Skills

Python TypeScript Problem-solving Architecture Programming cloud platforms E-commerce

Job Specifications

Software Engineer

London - Hybrid (2 days a week onsite)

Up to £90,000 + benefits

We’re partnered with an early-stage technology business that is building the data infrastructure to power automation across a global, multi-trillion-dollar industry. Backed by leading investors, they’re tackling complex problems in a market that touches millions worldwide.

They are looking for a talented Software Engineer with a passion for accuracy, automation, and solving hard data challenges. This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced founding team and help design systems that transform how businesses operate at scale.

Responsibilities as a Software Engineer:

Clean, normalise, and integrate datasets from multiple sources with exceptional accuracy
Build automated data pipelines that adapt to evolving data formats and sources
Design scalable database schemas and optimise queries for performance
Develop systems that continuously learn and improve through real-world usage
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ship iterative solutions that deliver measurable impact
Contribute to the architecture of a core data platform powering automation across the ecosystem

Key Requirements:

Strong programming skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred)
Proven experience with database design, schema evolution, and optimisation
Experience cleaning and reconciling conflicting datasets with a focus on quality and accuracy
Ability to build automated, resilient processes that reduce manual intervention
Understanding of cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure
Strong problem-solving mindset with an evidence-based approach to decisions
Comfortable in startup-style environments where problems are undefined and solutions need rapid iteration

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with complex B2B domains, marketplaces, or e-commerce
Background in industries with high SKU complexity
Previous startup experience
Genuine interest in the domain (a bonus, not essential)

This is a career-defining opportunity for a Software Engineer to join at the ground floor and shape the future of a transformative platform. If you’re passionate about building world-class data systems and want to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

**Unfortunately, due to high volume of applications, not all submissions will receive feedback

About the Company

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