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.
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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.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Mission-driven AI automation startup
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.
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.
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.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
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Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.