Founding Engineer

Job Description Founding Engineer | London | Hybrid | Up to 100,000 | Python | Full StackLocation: London (hybrid)Salary: Up to 100,000 (+/- 10% DOE) + equityTech StackPython ecosystem - experience with Django, or Flask, or FastAPITypeScript & React across the frontend - any frontend experience beneficial Cloud native environmentThis is not a slot into an existing team role.This is a build it, shape it, own it role.We are partnered with a mission driven technology company tackling complex, real world problems through software. The product is live, the ambition is big, and the next stage of growth depends on getting the technical foundations right. That is where you come in.They are looking for a Founding Engineer who wants responsibility, pace, and influence. Someone who is comfortable making decisions, writing production grade Python, and working across the stack to ship meaningful features quickly.If you are energised by early stage environments, imperfect information, and the chance to build technology that genuinely matters, read on.The roleJoin as a founding member of the engineering function with real ownership from day oneDesign and build core backend services and APIs using PythonWork end to end across the stack to deliver clean, intuitive user experiencesMake pragmatic architecture decisions that balance speed, scale, and long term healthWork closely with product and design to turn ideas into working software fastSet technical direction, standards, and ways of working as the team growsWhat they are looking forStrong commercial experience building production systems in PythonConfidence working across backend and frontend when neededExperience in fast paced startup or scale up environmentsComfort operating with ambiguity and making decisions without perfect informationA bias toward action, ownership, and outcomesClear communicator who collaborates well in a hybrid setupGenuine motivation to work on purpose led technology with positive impactThe kind of person who thrives hereYou care about what you build and why it exists. You enjoy momentum. You are not waiting to be told what to do. You see problems, take ownership, and move.You want your work to matter, not just function. You are excited by responsibility rather than intimidated by it. You would rather help shape a product and a team than inherit someone elses decisions.This is a chance to be early, to be heard, and to build something that aligns with your values as well as your technical ambition.BenefitsHybrid working in LondonSalary up to 100,000 with flexibilityMeaningful equityThe chance to play a genuine founding role in a Tech4Good businessIf you are looking for a Founding Engineer role where you can move quickly, take ownership, and build technology that actually makes a difference, get in touch at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2025-12-18