Dominika Kodadova

We are partnering with a high-growth technology start-up, that is redefining the rules of music production. Backed by a top-tier European VC and several iconic Silicon Valley tech pioneers, they have reached significant scale—surpassing 1 million user-generated assets within months of their initial launch.As a core member of the founding engineering team, you will be responsible for maturing and leading the core platform as it scales from its successful pilot phase to millions of global users.🚩More about you:We are looking for a brilliant, passionate engineer—likely with around 4-6 years of hands-on experience—who is ready to step out of a siloed role and into a position of true ownership.You’ve mastered the basics; now it’s time to apply them at a scale most engineers only see at much larger firms.📈Your Impact & Growth PathOwn the Migration: You’ll lead our transition from a pilot database to a high-performance relational schema. This is a rare chance to own a migration end-to-end—a "gold star" project for any engineer's career.Master Complex Systems: You will solve the high-stakes problems of global commerce, building a "bulletproof" payments and subscription engine that manages revenue for millions of users.Creative Engineering: You’ll tackle the hard (but fun & interesting) stuff. Your code will be the reason a creator halfway across the world can make music in real-time.Build the Culture: As a founding team member, you’ll help set the standards. From CI/CD workflows to observability, you are helping build the "how we work" playbook from the ground up.⚙️Technical Skillset:Node.js/TypeScript ecosystemSolid Database Experience, leading their upcoming database migrationSystems Engineer: You have a natural instinct for identifying failure modes and optimizing performanceFounding Mindset: You thrive in a "ship-fast" environment. You value high autonomy and the opportunity to work in a high-intensity, in-person collaborative studio.📌The SetupLocation: Central London (Fully on-site).Package: Significant founding-team equity   Competitive salary.Culture: A low-ego, talent-dense team building a product with massive global engagement.Benefits: Premium health coverage, gym membership, and on-site meal options.If this sounds like an interesting challenge - apply and let's talk 😊

We are partnering with a high-growth, early-stage technology studio that is redefining how users collaborate and create in the generative media space. Backed by a top-tier European VC and several iconic Silicon Valley tech pioneers, they have reached significant scale—surpassing 1 million user-generated assets within months of their initial launch.The MissionAs a core member of the founding engineering team, you will be responsible for maturing the infrastructure as the platform scales from its successful pilot phase to millions of global users.The Ideal ProfileCore Backend Focus: You are an expert in the Node.js/TypeScript ecosystem with a deep understanding of server-side architecture.Database Specialist: You have a "first-principles" approach to SQL, schema normalization, and complex data migrations.Systems Engineer: You have a natural instinct for identifying failure modes and optimizing performance in media-heavy environments.Founding Mindset: You thrive in a "ship-fast" environment. You value high autonomy and the opportunity to work in a high-intensity, in-person collaborative studio.The SetupLocation: Central London (Fully on-site).Package: Significant founding-team equity Competitive salary.Culture: A low-ego, talent-dense team building a product with massive global engagement.Benefits: Premium health coverage, gym membership, and on-site meal options.Your core focuses will include:Data Architecture: Leading the transition from a non-relational database to a robust relational schema, managing the migration strategy and data integrity end-to-end.Transaction Reliability: Engineering a bulletproof payments and subscription backbone to manage global revenue and entitlements.High-Performance Pipelines: Building and optimizing delivery systems for heavy-duty media, focusing on low-latency streaming and global CDN performance.Collaborative Primitives: Developing the backend logic for real-time, "multiplayer" user experiences across all platforms.Operational Standards: Establishing a culture of "production excellence" through resilient CI/CD, structured observability, and sophisticated deployment workflows.If this sounds like an interesting challenge - apply and let's talk 😊

We are proud to partner with a world-renowned, independent digital product studio in their search for a Head of Technology. For over 20 years, they have built a reputation for placing humanity at the heart of technology.They believe that diverse teams build better products. This studio is a community that celebrates different perspectives and prioritizes a healthy, inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to lead and innovate.The RoleThis is a high-impact position for a leader who remains deeply passionate about the "craft" of engineering. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead a wider, multidisciplinary team of 25 specialists across Full-stack, Mobile, and QA, with 3-5 direct reports.Unlike purely administrative management roles, you will be the primary technical voice at the start of every project. You will actively participate in "0 to 1" product design and high-level architecture, ensuring every solution is elegant, scalable, and technically sound.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Architecture & Design: Act as the technical heartbeat of the studio. You will lead project kick-offs, architecting robust solutions and guiding the high-level design of complex digital products.Inclusive Leadership: Line manage 3–5 Lead/Principal Engineers, focusing on their growth, technical progression, and well-being.Collaborative Partnership: Work side-by-side with Design and Product peers to shape a studio strategy that values diverse thinking and innovative problem-solving.The ProfileTechnical Pedigree: You come from a strong, hands-on engineering backgroundStrategic Problem Solver: You have a proven track record of architecting products from scratch and navigating the technical trade-offs inherent in client-facing environments.People-First Leader: You are an empathetic mentor who understands that psychological safety and technical excellence go hand-in-hand.**Agency/Consultancy Experience would be a bonusWhy Join This Team?Active Technical Voice: You aren't just a manager; you are an architect and a creator who influences the technical direction of every project.Flexibility: A mature hybrid model (2 days in-studio) that respects your life outside of work.Global Community: Collaborate with a network of 120 experts across Tokyo, New York, and Europe to drive technical innovation.If this sounds interesting, please apply, and let's talk 😊