Location: Remote (UK or Portugal preferred)
Type: Full-time | Early-stage
About Qala:
We are Qala - an AI-powered startup on a mission to unlock real-time data visibility at source. Our team is building cutting-edge AI systems that combine LLMs, machine learning, and modern cloud architectures to make complex data ecosystems radically transparent and compliant by design. We are VC backed, with live products, and are now expanding our core engineering team.
The Role:
You’ll join as one of our first engineers, helping to build and scale a next-generation platform powered by AI and event-driven architecture. You’ll work across our .NET backend and Next.js frontend, shaping the experience end-to-end, from design to deployment. We move fast, ship daily, and believe in ownership, autonomy, and smart iteration over bureaucracy.
You will:
* Build APIs and services in .NET 8+ (C#)
* Develop front-end experiences in Next.js + TypeScript
* Work within a modern Azure-based, serverless environment (Functions, Container Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus)
* Collaborate in a true DevOps culture - automate, monitor, and continuously improve
* Contribute ideas across architecture, performance, and developer experience
* Work with (and around) AI - leveraging it where it accelerates, thinking creatively where it doesn’t
You Bring:
We care about mindset as much as skillset. You are:
* A strong full-stack or backend engineer (at least 3 years’ experience)
* Strong Next.js / TypeScript, Good knowledge in C#/.NET.
* Experienced with serverless, or containerised applications, Azure is a bonus.
* Driven by a good work ethic and a bias toward delivery
* Comfortable with freedom and autonomy
* Open to learning, experimenting, and failing fast
* A team player who communicates clearly and enjoys collaboration
* Not camera-shy - happy to share progress or demo features
* Based in the UK or Portugal (or nearby time zones)
* Creative, pragmatic, and not overly reliant on AI - you think before you prompt.
Our Stack:
* Backend: C# .NET 8+ and Azure cloud native technologies
* Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript
* Infra: Azure (AI Foundry, Container Apps, Functions, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, EventHub, Event Grid, and many more).
* AI: Integrated throughout the product for intelligence and automation.
Why Qala:
* Join a mission-driven AI company working on genuinely new ground, founded by an experienced team with previous successful startups.
* Freedom to experiment, make decisions, and shape direction
* Work with founders who care deeply about product quality and a delivery culture
* Ship daily, learn fast, and see your impact instantly
* A culture built on curiosity, autonomy, and collaboration
Sound like you?
Drop us a short note about yourself, along with your LinkedIn profile to careers@letsqala.com. If you have a GitHub repo or profile you want to share, please send that as well.