Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Data | Fully Remote (UK)
Founding Engineer | Python | GCP | Terraform | Event-Based Systems | Data Pipelines
An innovative, mission-driven LegalTech SaaS start-up is looking for a Senior Product Engineer (Backend & Data) with deep experience in Python, Product development, and Data engineering.
Role Information:
* Salary: Up to £100,000 (DOE) + Equity
* Location: Fully remote (UK only)
* Stack: Python, TypeScript, GCP, Pub/Sub, SQL & NoSQL, IaC (Terraform), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Observability tools, AI tooling
You’ll join a remote first, high-trust engineering team working with a modern, cloud-native stack - with real influence over technical decisions from day one. You’ll take technical ownership of the backend to ensure it’s robust, scalable, and ready for real customers, while adding new Data-driven features, optimising performance, and shaping the long-term Product roadmap.
While your focus will be backend systems in Python, you’ll also work across the stack, collaborate directly with users, and bring a strong Product mindset to every decision. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning early-stage ideas into scalable, market-ready Products backed by solid Data pipelines.
Senior Product Engineer - Highlights:
* Enhance and scale backend services in Python
* Architect event-driven solutions in GCP with Pub/Sub & Cloud Run
* Build and optimise Python code for high-performance backend systems
* Integrate APIs, enrich Data, and deliver robust, scalable Data pipelines
* Implement modern IaC practices for deployment and automation
* Leverage AI and tooling of your choice to boost workflow efficiency and deliver innovative Product features
* Autonomy & Ambiguity - discover, design, and build without micromanagement.
* Professional Development - dedicated time to explore new AI tools, Data engineering practices, and emerging tech to keep the Product ahead of the curve. They want engineers to be setup to stay on top in the new AI world.