At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of scalable backend systems and integrate advanced AI models.
- Company: Exciting AI startup in London with a dynamic founding team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and a chance to shape the future of property management.
- Other info: Mentor a growing team and establish high-quality engineering standards.
- Why this job: Join as the first Lead Backend Engineer and make a real impact in a massive industry.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of backend experience, expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Lead Backend Engineer Not Disclosed + Equity Light Work AI is a London-based AI startup building the operating system for property management, led by a founding team with experience from Revolut and Entrepreneur First.
Job Description As the most senior backend hire, you will architect the mission‑critical systems powering Felicity, an AI assistant automating 80–90% of property management workflows.
You’ll lead the design of scalable Node. js/Type Script services, integrate advanced LLMs, and shape the engineering culture of a fast‑growing team currently scaling toward its 2026 revenue goals.
Location London, UK Why this role is remarkable Join as the first Lead Backend Engineer, working directly with a Head of Engineering who scaled previous teams from zero to 140+ people through a $35M Series B.
Influence the technical architecture of a platform automating a massive industry where property teams currently waste 75% of their time on repetitive manual administration.
Earn meaningful early‑stage equity in a company backed by industry experts and veteran founders aiming to build the category‑defining AI platform for property operations.
What You Will Do Architect and build scalable backend systems and APIs using Node. js and Type Script within a microservice and event‑driven architecture.
Integrate backend services with LLMs and AI models to automate complex real‑time operational workflows and communication for property managers.
Mentor backend engineers and establish high‑quality engineering standards, including code reviews, observability frameworks, and modern development practices from the ground up.
The ideal candidate 7+ years of professional backend experience with deep expertise in Node. js, Type Script, and relational databases like Postgre SQL.
Proven track record of leading technical projects and designing distributed systems, preferably within high‑growth startup or early‑stage environments.
Strong architectural mindset with experience in event‑driven systems, message queues, and deploying production‑grade services on modern cloud infrastructure. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead Backend Engineer (+ Equity) at LightWork AI employer: Jack & Jill
At Jack & Jill, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture. Our team enjoys a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work with industry leaders in AI-driven marketing strategies.
