Founding Backend Engineer (AI Focus) - LangGraph, Python, AWS

Oliver Bernard United Kingdom
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Join a London-based startup as a Founding Backend Engineer with strong AI exposure. Take ownership of core backend systems and shape the technical direction and product experience. Ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience in backend and distributed systems.

Key Highlights
Ownership of core backend systems
Shape technical direction and product experience
Work with data platforms and production pipeline stacks
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of core backend systems
Play a key role in shaping the technical direction and product experience
Turn real-world production challenges into scalable, production-grade systems
Technical Skills Required
LangGraph Python AWS Backend Systems Distributed Systems Data Platforms Production Pipeline Stacks
Benefits & Perks
Up to £125K + Equity
Hybrid working in London
Visa sponsorship available
Nice to Have
Rust experience

Job Description


Founding Engineer | LangGraph, Python, AWS | Up to £125K + Equity


We’re partnered with an early-stage, venture-backed London startup building an AI-driven system focused on improving reliability and visibility across modern data workflows.


They’re looking for a Founding Backend Engineer with strong AI exposure to join a small, high-impact team in London. You’ll take ownership of core backend systems and play a key role in shaping both the technical direction and product experience from the ground up.


This role blends backend systems engineering with product thinking, turning real-world production challenges into scalable, production-grade systems that engineers genuinely trust and rely on.


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong backend and distributed systems fundamentals
  • Experience working with data platforms and production pipeline stacks
  • Prior experience in an early-stage startup environment (preferred)
  • Rust experience (nice to have)


Hybrid working in London


Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate


If you’re a backend engineer with strong product instincts and you’re excited by ownership in an early-stage environment, this could be a great fit.


Founding Engineer | LangGraph, Python, AWS | Up to £125K + Equity


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