Founding Engineer

  • Typescript and Python
  • Azure
  • LLMs and Terraform
Founding Engineer / Tech Lead £100k Equity | Remote Flexibility Typescript | Azure | Python | LLM | Terraform The Company We’re working with an early-stage technology company bringing digital transformation to traditionally manual supply chain and product data processes. They are looking for an experienced engineer who can balance hands-on engineering with technical strategy as the business moves through its next phase of growth. This role suits someone who enjoys operating in a small but growing team, is motivated by building solutions, solving complex problems, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to deliver. The environment is fast-paced, where priorities can evolve quickly and ambiguity is often part of the journey. The successful candidate will be excited by the autonomy of an early-stage environment and the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a high-potential B2B SaaS platform. Longer term, the role offers the chance to build, manage, and lead a growing engineering team. The position requires someone who can balance product innovation with longer-term technical stability and scalability Typescript | Azure | Python | LLM | Terraform Key Technical Experience Strong experience in most of the following areas:
  • Azure (or deep experience with AWS / GCP and willingness to work with Azure)
  • System architecture and scalable system design
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Full-stack development using:
    • Next.js
    • Nest.js
    • Python
    • PostgreSQL
    • Terraform
  • LLM-powered product workflows
  • AI-assisted / LLM-enabled software development practices
  • Docker and containerisation
  • Web application security
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Observability and APM
  • Clean architecture principles
  • Integration with third-party systems and APIs
Responsibilities The role will involve a mix of hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and strategic input. You should be comfortable with:
  • Requirements analysis and solution design
  • Contributing to product roadmap planning and delivery management
  • Delivering solutions for complex technical workflows
  • Data migration planning and execution
  • Designing and deploying complex product features
  • Working directly with customers to troubleshoot issues and gather feedback
  • Contributing to UI and UX thinking alongside product stakeholders
  • Presenting technical concepts to internal teams and customers
  • Participating in key stakeholder discussions and strategic planning
The role is primarily remote, with occasional travel across the UK for customer meetings, events, and team collaboration (all expensed).

Job Details

Company
Hyperloop Recruitment
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Posted