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.