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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed

Backend Software Engineer at mission-driven AI startup

Are you a pragmatic Backend Engineer with 2+ years of experience looking to build the future of agentic AI? This mission-driven startup is looking for a Node.js expert to own the development of an automation platform that handles complex workflows autonomously. With competitive equity and a high-ownership culture, this is your chance to shape the architecture of a fast-growing AI platform in London.

Overview

Role overview

Join an engineering team building an agentic automation platform for the property sector. You will design and maintain backend services in a microservices architecture, integrating systems with AI/ML pipelines. This hands-on role involves owning features from spec to deployment, shipping reliable, well-tested code that automates high-volume administrative workflows autonomously.

Company

About the company

Mission-driven AI automation startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs within a modern microservices architecture.
  • Integrate backend systems with AI/ML model interfaces to power autonomous automation agents.
  • Own the full development lifecycle, including testing, CI/CD improvements, and production observability.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Has 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on Node.js.
  • Possesses a degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience in building resilient systems.
  • Demonstrates a bias for shipping high-quality work and comfort debugging complex production issues.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work at the forefront of agentic AI, building systems that handle complex workflows autonomously.
  • Join a well-funded, mission-driven startup offering competitive cash and meaningful equity stakes.
  • High-ownership environment where you can shape the product architecture and foundational engineering culture.

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