Software Engineer

Wearehaystack — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Full-time

Skills

Python Django backend development production software engineering complex system design system scaling AI systems Postgres HTMX TypeScript PostgreSQL

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a growing AI-focused technology team at a foundational stage and help establish its engineering capabilities. You will design, build, and maintain production AI systems, own critical software and infrastructure, shape technology choices and engineering practices, and work primarily across Python, Django, and PostgreSQL with modern frontend technologies as needed.

Highlights

Foundational engineering opportunity at a rapidly growing AI-focused technology company. You will build production AI systems from inception through deployment, own critical software and infrastructure, help shape engineering standards, and contribute to the strategic technical direction.

Description

We're hiring for a rapidly growing, PE-backed technology company specializing in AI solutions for private equity firms. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a foundational stage and shape the future of their engineering efforts. The Role • Design, build, and maintain robust production AI systems from inception to deployment. • Take ownership of critical software components and infrastructure. • Collaborate on defining the technology stack and engineering best practices. • Work with Python, Django, HTMX, TypeScript, and Postgres. • Contribute to the strategic direction of the company's technical offerings. What You'll Need • A minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience in production environments. • Proven ability to build and scale complex systems. • Strong proficiency in backend development, particularly with Python. • Experience with modern frontend technologies is a plus. • A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity. What's On Offer • Competitive annual salary of £100,000 – £120,000, plus equity. • The chance to be a founding member of the engineering team. • Significant impact on product development and company trajectory. • A dynamic and fast-paced startup environment. Apply via Haystack today!