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Founding Lead Engineer
Reference: BHN587897
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Permanent
- Salary: £80,000 - £120,000/annum
- Date published: 3 June 2025
Job description
Our client, a promising technology firm based in London, is currently seeking a Founding Lead Engineer to join their highly ambitious team. They are developing a retail platform aiming to dominate the imports and exports industry and aspire to become the Walmart of their sector. This is a permanent role with an exciting opportunity to work closely with the founder and help the company progress from pre-seed to Series A funding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the CTO and Co-founder to build out the system architecture
- Provide guidance and mentorship to two junior team members
- Perform hands-on work on the inventory and finance backend, along with AI agents for operations
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using Python, Django, and Postgres
- Ensure system reliability using systemd and other relevant tools
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Python and Django development
- Knowledge of Postgres database management
- Familiarity with systemd for system and service management
- Management experience or a strong technical and academic background is advantageous
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, startup environment
Benefits:
- Opportunity to be a founding team member in a high-growth company
- Direct involvement in shaping the future of the business
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
If you are a driven and technically proficient engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic startup, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's visionary team in London.

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