Founding Engineer with full stack JavaScript development (Typescript, React, express) and cloud native architecture and service design skills is sought by a market leading SaaS start up based in the UK (hubs in London, Birmingham & Manchester).
With recent investment this Founding Engineer will be tasked with taking the product into production and scaling functionality quickly in line with strong client demand. As such operating in a product led, high paced, investor backed start up would be hugely beneficial.
With a series A raise forecasted for 18 months this individual will be given the autonomy to build and scale a team presenting a unique fast track CTO progression pathway (with a generous equity offering) within two years.
This role would suit a Founding Engineer who relishes using the latest technology to quickly solve business problems and drive revenue with the ability to quickly understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions and an outgoing, positive attitude who feels comfortable operating in a board room setting.
This Founding Engineer should have most of the following key skills:
- Hands on full stack JavaScript development experience - React, Typescript, Express, node etc
- A product focussed, business first approach to engineering
- Experience taking products into production (ideally data heavy SaaS/ PaaS solutions)
- Cloud native architecture and solution design experience
- Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD)
- Proven team mentorship/ Leadership skills with the desire to move to a CTO role
- Ability to shape a technical strategy
- Basic understanding of LLM's in production
- Experience working in a high growth start up (ideally within e-commerce, data, retail)
In return this Founding Engineer will receive:
- Base salary of up to £120,000
- Generous equity stake with a clear business exit strategy
- Bonus scheme
- Long term remote working (on average one day a month on-site)
- Clear progression pathway to CTO
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private pension
- Regular salary reviews
- A well-structured training scheme with external certifications
So if you are a hands on Founding Engineer or a Lead Engineer looking to take an AI focussed SaaS solution into production with the autonomy to build a team and progress quickly with excellent earning potential please apply now to find out more.
Founding Engineer
London, Birmingham, Manchester (long term remote working)
JavaScript, node, express, react, aws, serverless, cloud, CTO, start up
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SF Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London E16RU, England
£100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A market-leading SaaS startup in the UK is seeking a Founding Engineer skilled in full stack JavaScript development, particularly with Typescript, React, and Express.
- The role involves taking the product into production and scaling functionality rapidly to meet client demand, with a base salary of up to £120,000.
- Candidates should have at least several years of experience in a high-growth startup environment, ideally with a focus on data-heavy SaaS or PaaS solutions.
- The position offers a unique opportunity for rapid progression to CTO within two years, along with a generous equity stake and a bonus scheme.
- Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a product-focused approach, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
