As the first engineering hire at Lakeshield, you will lead the development of two greenfield products: an internal loan management system and an investor portal. Working within a newly launched Innovation department, you will define the technical architecture, integrate complex CRM workflows, and build the digital backbone for a profitable, fast-growing finance business.
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London, UK£60k-£90k
Full-Stack Engineer at Lakeshield - Privately funded property lender
Join Lakeshield as their first engineering hire and lead the greenfield development of two mission-critical property finance platforms. This is a rare opportunity to move away from the ticket queue and take full ownership of the architecture and technical strategy at a profitable, London-based firm. If you're a conscientious builder with 1-5 years of experience who wants to shape a product function from the ground up, this role offers the perfect blend of startup impact and financial stability.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Lakeshield
FinanceLondon, United Kingdom
Lakeshield.com - Privately funded UK property lender specializing in bridging and development finance.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect Core Systems: Design and build the internal loan management platform to connect HubSpot CRM with underwriting and loan monitoring workflows.
- Develop Investor Portal: Create a secure, high-performance portal for managing fundraising, deal updates, and sensitive investor communications.
- Drive Technical Strategy: Make key technical decisions and work directly with the co-founders to shape the company's long-term product function.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Full-Stack Proficiency: 1-5 years of experience building production-grade applications with a focus on clean, maintainable code and system reliability.
- Ownership Mindset: A builder who thrives in small teams and wants to own products end-to-end rather than working to a fixed spec.
- Domain Interest: Experience in fintech, financial services, or complex CRM integrations (like HubSpot) is a significant advantage but not a requirement.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Founding Engineering Impact: You are the first engineering hire, giving you total ownership over the technical roadmap and architecture rather than just closing tickets.
- Greenfield Development: Build two mission-critical platforms from scratch, including an end-to-end loan management system and a high-stakes investor portal.
- Stable & Profitable Environment: Join a privately funded, profitable firm with the agility of a startup but the financial security of an established lender.
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