Founding Software Engineer Python - Start-Up

Client Server; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Client Server Cambridge is seeking a Founding Software Engineer (Python) to help build a transformative AI startup. You will own core architecture, implement scalable cloud-native services, and drive both backend and frontend development, including CI/CD and Azure deployment.

You will work with Python and TypeScript, contribute to product decisions, and enjoy an entrepreneurial environment with equity and visible impact on the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or closely related field, 2:1 or higher.
• Strong programming experience with Python and REST APIs.
• Experience with TypeScript/React and web tech is beneficial.
• Exposure to LLMs and agentic AI, entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications.
• Lead full stack work from architecture to frontend, CI/CD, and deployment on Azure.
• Shape technical direction with the founding team and establish engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with founders to deliver impactful products.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

TypeScript

React

LLMs/agentic AI

Education

BSc (2:1) in Computer Science or related

MSc/PhD (preferred)

Tools

FastAPI

Azure

Job description

Founding Software Engineer Python - Start-up Client Server Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Founding Software Engineer (Python) to £115k

Are you an ambitious full stack Software Engineer who thrives in early-stage environments where you can shape both the technology and the product?

You could be joining a fast-growing AI start-up as one of its founding engineers, helping to build technology that is transforming compliance and operational efficiency across the NHS and wider regulated industries. With strong backing and ambitious growth plans, you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact while working alongside experienced founders in a highly collaborative environment.

As a Founding Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications, working across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and backend services through to frontend development, CI/CD and deployment on Azure. You'll collaborate closely with the founding team to influence technical direction, solve complex engineering challenges and establish the engineering practices that will underpin the company's future growth.

You'll work primarily with Python and TypeScript, leveraging AI technologies to build innovative products that solve real world problems. This is a hands‑on role with plenty of autonomy, where you'll have a direct influence on product decisions, architecture and engineering culture.

Location / WFH:

You'll join the team in London two days a week, with one day a week in Cambridge too (expenses covered) and flexibility to work from home.

About you:

• You enjoy taking ownership and can build software from scratch and iterate quickly
• You have strong technical skills, primarily with Python
• You have experience with RESTful APIs (they use FastAPI); TypeScript, React and other web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 would be of benefit
• You have experience with LLMs and agentic AI, like to get your hands dirty and have a proactive entrepreneurial spirit
• You're curious by nature, happy to learn and pick up new things
• You're keen to work in a start-up environment, comfortable with unstructured environments
• You're collaborative with great communication skills
• You are degree educated, minimum 2.1 at BSc from a top tier university, Computer Science or closely related discipline preferred, likely to have studied to MSc / PhD

What's in it for you:

• Salary to £115k
• Equity
• Impactful role with excellent career growth opportunities

Full-time