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Lead Engineer
Salary: £80k-£120k + Equity
Company Description: VC-backed automotive data startup
Job DescriptionAs the founding Lead Engineer, you will architect the backend systems powering data intelligence for a $2 trillion global industry. You\'ll solve complex data fragmentation challenges, build scalable AWS-based infrastructure, and establish the engineering culture. This is a high-impact role at a seed-stage company modernizing essential B2B supply chains.
Location: London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
Lead the technical architecture for a platform resolving complex data conflicts at scale with no ground truth.
Backed by top-tier VCs and prominent angel investors from leading UK automotive technology companies.
Massive ownership and founding-level influence to shape engineering standards and future team culture from the ground up.
What you will do
Design and build robust backend systems that handle complex automotive parts data at scale using TypeScript and Python.
Integrate disparate data sources into a unified intelligence layer that learns from usage and improves reliability over time.
Drive engineering excellence by mentoring future hires and balancing rapid delivery with rigorous technical standards.
The ideal candidate
Extensive backend architecture experience building systems that resolve conflicting or inconsistent data sets at scale.
Proven engineering leadership skills with a focus on coaching, setting high quality bars, and shipping pragmatic solutions.
Systems-oriented thinker with extreme attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and customer trust.
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