At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech innovation and develop AI-driven solutions for a sustainable shopping platform.
- Company: Join Circler, a fast-growing startup revolutionising secondhand shopping.
- Benefits: Equity opportunities, flexible work, and a chance to shape the tech vision.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community helping people return to meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability while leading a passionate tech team.
- Qualifications: Full-stack engineering experience with a strong focus on backend and AI/ML.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
ivee is exclusively for people returning to work after a career break in the UK. Please do not apply if you are outside the UK. Have you taken a career break and looking to return to work? Are you struggling to find flexible jobs that fit around your family life/caregiving? At ivee, we’re on a mission to help every person return to meaningful, flexible work after a career break. Our community provides upskilling, mentoring and access to job opportunities with vetted flexible employers, so that you don't have to settle for less.
Join Circler as Founding Tech Lead. Circler is reinventing the way the world shops secondhand. With resale growing 5x faster than new fashion and sustainability top of mind, Circler is addressing the effort and risk gaps that stop 60% of people from buying preloved. Using proprietary data and AI/ML matching, we make shopping secondhand seamless. As a Founding Full Stack Developer, you will work alongside the CEO and cross-functional team to define and implement the technology vision and strategy. You'll own full-stack delivery, combining powerful backend data handling with beautiful customer experiences. This is a hands-on role with a path to Head of Tech and meaningful equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive data-led innovation with AI/ML, including recommendation systems and personalisation features
- Collaborate with business leaders, non-tech stakeholders, and investors to align tech direction with company strategy
- Balance hands-on coding with technical leadership and mentoring
- Own customer experience across web, mobile and backend integrations
Who You Are:
- Strong back-end focus with full-stack engineering experience
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and startup grit
- Data-obsessed with proven experience in AI/ML or strong interest in applied machine learning
- Confident communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams
- Pragmatic in build vs. buy decisions
- Passionate about sustainability, marketplaces, and doing meaningful work
- AWS and GCP (BigQuery, Looker) Data science and ML experience a plus
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with marketplaces, ecommerce, or apparel
- Experience building matching engines or recommendation systems
- CS or Mathematics degree
Why Join Circler:
Fast-growing, revenue-generating, grant-backed startup Google for Startups program.
Hiring: Tech Lead/CTO/Head of Tech employer: ivee | The return-to-work platform
At our client, you will be part of a vibrant community that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the advertising sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on work-life balance, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Join us in redefining media and making a positive impact in the industry!
Contact Details:
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