DIFY | London / Hybrid | Full-Time | £36,000 + 2% Equity | Starting January 2027
DIFY is building software for the UK driving instruction market, combining learner discovery and booking with operational infrastructure for independent instructors and driving schools.
Following the development of our early product externally, we are beginning the transition towards stronger internal technical ownership.
We are looking for a Technical Lead who can take responsibility for DIFY's technology, work closely with the founder on product direction and build the internal engineering capability required to scale the company.
What you'll own
- Technical ownership of the DIFY platform.
- Understanding, documenting and taking control of the existing codebase and infrastructure.
- Managing releases, bugs, technical debt and platform reliability.
- Translating business and product priorities into technical execution.
- Reviewing architecture and identifying what needs to change as DIFY scales.
- Managing integrations, APIs, payments, analytics and third-party services.
- Working with external development partners where required.
- Establishing development standards, documentation and deployment processes.
- Recruiting and managing future engineers.
- Advising the founder on technical strategy, build-vs-buy decisions and infrastructure.
- Developing DIFY's technical roadmap as the product expands into driving-school and white-label infrastructure.
Who we're looking for
We want someone technically strong who also understands that an early-stage Technical Lead cannot operate in isolation from the business.
You should be comfortable moving between architecture, code, product conversations and practical problem-solving.
Experience with mobile applications, marketplaces, SaaS, APIs, cloud infrastructure or payment systems would be particularly useful.
Previous startup experience is valuable but not essential.
You should be excited by the idea of taking ownership of the technical function rather than simply joining an established engineering team.
Progression
This role is intended to develop into senior technical leadership as DIFY grows.
For the right person who demonstrates both technical leadership and the ability to build an engineering function, there is a potential pathway to Chief Technology Officer within approximately 12 months.
This is performance-dependent and not guaranteed by tenure.
Compensation
£3,000 per month / £36,000 per year
2% equity in DIFY
The equity award will vest over 4 years, vesting quarterly, with a 1-year cliff.
This is an early-stage leadership role. The cash compensation reflects DIFY's current stage, while the equity is intended to give the successful candidate meaningful ownership in the company they are helping to build.
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Technical Lead employer: DIFY - Driving Instructor For You
DIFY is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment in London, where you can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK driving instruction market. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the founder and potentially advance to a Chief Operating Officer position within a year, all while enjoying competitive compensation and equity ownership in a rapidly growing company.
Contact Details:
DIFY - Driving Instructor For You Recruitment Team
