Miranda Blaxland

Full Stack Engineer | AI Startup | London (onsite for initial build phase)I am partnered with an AI startup backed by a significant fresh funding round looking to hire a full stack engineer to join a small, senior engineering team in London.You’ll be working on production systems that build sophisticated workflow automations for an existing client base of leading names in the financial services sector. This is a hands on full stack role where you’ll work across frontend and backend systems, with enough backend depth to design and own APIs, services, and data flows, while also contributing to the frontend where needed.What you’ll doDesign and build backend services and APIs in Python, typically using FastAPI or similar frameworksBuild and maintain frontend features using React and Next.jsOwn data models, background workers, async processing, and system behaviourWork with relational databases, caching layers, and task queuesSupport CI CD, deployments, and cloud infrastructure in a practical, hands on wayCollaborate closely with other engineers to ship production features quickly and safelyHow the stack looks in practicePython for backend services and APIsFastAPI or similar modern Python frameworksReact with Next.js on the frontendRelational databases with Redis for caching and background jobsAsync processing and worker based architecturesCloud infrastructure on Azure using managed services where appropriateAbout youAround 5 or more years of professional software engineering experienceComfortable working across the stack with strong backend fundamentalsExperience building and operating production systemsSolid understanding of APIs, databases, and async processingYou care about reliability, maintainability, and sensible technical decisionsYou are comfortable owning problems without heavy process or hand holdingBenefitsCompetitive salary with significant equity upsideOpportunity to join at an early stage following a major funding roundHigh ownership and real technical influenceDirect access to senior technical leadershipHighly collaborativeLong term growth opportunities as the engineering team scalesIf you are looking for a technically demanding full stack role where your work will have real impact, this is worth a conversation.

Senior Frontend Engineer | Geospatial Tech | Remote-First (UK)I am partnered with a firm that has revolutionised the geospatial space, building technology that turns vast amounts of real world imagery into highly scalable, interactive web based products used globally. They are looking for a senior frontend engineer to join a small, experienced engineering team working on a data intensive visualisation platform. The focus of the role is building performant, production grade user interfaces that sit on top of large scale spatial and street level datasets. What you will doBuild and evolve frontend applications using React and Next.js for complex data visualisation use casesOwn features end to end from early concept through to production releaseWork closely with backend engineers to shape and consume high performance APIsSolve performance challenges related to rendering, state management, and large datasetsContribute to frontend architecture and technical direction as the platform scalesHow the stack looks in practiceReact and Next.js as core technologiesJavaScript and TypeScript across the codebaseREST APIs powering data heavy interfacesMapping and visualisation libraries for spatial dataCloud hosted platform designed for global scaleAbout youStrong experience building and shipping production React applicationsComfortable working in an existing codebase and improving it over timeInterested in technically challenging frontend problems beyond standard UI workAble to operate at standard or senior level depending on experienceRight to work in the UKNice to haveExperience with geospatial, mapping, or street level visualisation technologiesExposure to WebGL, 3D, or other advanced visualisation techniquesExperience working with large or complex datasetsBenefits of the roleHigh impact ownership within a small, senior leaning engineering teamClear connection between frontend engineering and real world outcomesRemote first working with quarterly onsite time in EdinburghFlexible working and generous holiday allowanceStrong health and family friendly benefitsCollaborative, low ego engineering culture

Principal Full-Stack Engineer | AI Start-Up | Remote, with occasional onsite (Germany)I am partnered with an AI startup, backed by a significant round of funding looking for a principal-level software engineer who wants to apply big-system thinking to a smaller, faster environment.You’ll be building production software that sits directly on top of large-scale generative models. That means turning research outputs into stable interfaces, reliable workflows, and product surfaces that hold up under real usage.What you’ll doDesign and own full stack systemsBuild frontend applicationsOwn backend APIs, data models, auth boundaries, and async processingDesign event-driven pipelines for large media ingestion, background processing, retries, and failure recoveryWork directly with research to define clean contracts between model outputs and product interfacesRaise engineering standards through architecture, reviews, and example implementationsHow the stack looks in practiceTypeScript end to endReact with Tailwind and Radix-based component patternsConvex-style backend architecture with strongly typed queries, mutations, actions, and realtime stateAsync-first design with explicit failure handling and observabilityAWS used narrowly and intentionally for Lambda, S3, and event triggersAbout youYou operate at senior, staff, or principal level in a high-bar engineering environmentYou are comfortable owning ambiguous problems without layers of review or processYou think about systems, invariants, and failure modes as much as codeYou can move fast without compromising quality of workYou want your decisions to matterNice to haveExperience productising ML or LLM-backed systemsPython for tooling or model-adjacent workExperience with serverless or backend-as-a-service architecturesBenefits of the roleOwnership of complete systemsDirect influence over technical/product decisionsClear line of sight from code to real users and outcomesClose collaboration with research and productHigh trust environment with strong technical autonomyCompetitive compensation with meaningful equity upsideRegular in-person time with a small senior team, without giving up remote flexibilityAccess to whatever tools or benefits you need to help you excelIf you’re looking for a technically demanding role with real impact and very little overhead, apply now

Senior Site Reliability Engineer | Spain (Hybrid)An opportunity to join a high growth, late stage technology company operating at significant scale. The business supports thousands of customers globally and is investing heavily in reliability, platform maturity and engineering quality as it continues to grow.This is a true senior SRE role for someone who has been through scaling systems and teams, and is ready to lead reliability initiatives that span services, squads and stakeholders.The roleYou will operate at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure and reliability engineering. This role goes beyond execution and delivery. You will be expected to design, plan and lead initiatives, shaping how reliability, observability and incident management are implemented across the organisation.You will partner closely with engineering teams, influence architectural decisions early, and help define how reliability is measured and improved as the platform scales.Your soft skillsWe are looking for engineers who have:• Led initiatives across multiple teams or domains rather than working solely within one squad• Designed and evolved systems with clear reasoning around trade offs, failure modes and long term impact• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting technical decisions in larger group settings• Experience in scale ups or mid sized tech environments where structure is still evolving and ownership is highTechnical backgroundYou bring strong depth across:• Cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, with solid networking and service level understanding• Containers and orchestration such as Kubernetes, ECS or similar• Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, Pulumi or CloudFormation• Observability and monitoring including metrics, logging and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog or CloudWatch• CI CD and automation practices with a focus on reliability and safetyYou also have a strong software engineering background, with experience building and operating systems in languages such as Python, Node.js, Ruby or similar, not just scripting.Reliability mindsetYou are comfortable with:• Defining and using SLOs and SLIs to make reliability measurable• Using error budgets to guide engineering priorities• Leading or participating in incident response and post incident improvement• Improving production readiness, on call quality and reducing recurring failure patternsWhy this role stands out• High impact senior role with real ownership and influence• Opportunity to shape reliability practices in a growing engineering organisation• Strong engineering culture with an emphasis on autonomy and trust• Competitive salary, equity and a flexible hybrid working modelIf you are a senior engineer who enjoys designing systems, leading initiatives and improving reliability at scale, this role offers the scope and autonomy to make a real impact.

Backend Architect | Python | AI start-up | Germany (remote, onsite 1 x quarterly)I'm partnered with an AI start-up backed by fresh funding looking for a Backend Python Architect.The team is senior, engineering-led, and drawn from top-tier tech environments, with experienced leadership and real technical ambition.You are a backend architect or very senior Python engineer who enjoys starting with a clean slate. You’ll define backend architecture, APIs, and data models, designing systems that are scalable, secure, and built for low-latency, data-intensive workloads. You’ll work closely with infrastructure on Kubernetes-based orchestration and collaborate daily with frontend and UI UX to deliver a cohesive end-to-end platform.You have strong Python experience in production systems and a deep understanding of distributed systems, modern backend frameworks, and architectural trade-offs. You care about security, observability, and resilience, and you’re comfortable guiding technical decisions across teams.Added bonus if you have experience in Kafka or RabbitMQ, WebSockets or server-sent events, Prometheus or ClickHouse, and databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or MongoDB.Why this role stands out• Architect a complex AI backend from day one• Senior team from leading global tech companies• Competitive salary with flexibility and equity options• Flat structure with real technical ownershipIf you enjoy building serious backend systems and want to do it at the right moment in an ambitious AI company, let’s talk.

Lead/Principal Data Architect | Germany (Hybrid)I’m partnered with a firm that has been turning engineering excellence into consistent growth for over five decades, generating strong revenue while maintaining technical integrity and independence. They are now looking to hire a Lead Data Architect.You’ll architect cloud native data platforms on Azure and Databricks, including workspace separation, Unity Catalog integration, lakehouse and medallion structures, compute patterns, access models and cost-efficient orchestration. You’ll define engineering standards for PySpark processing, streaming, metadata management and CI/CD for data. You’ll also diagnose complex performance issues, advise on governance and shape the tooling that supports the full data lifecycle. Delivery happens in small teams of 1–10 people, so your decisions have real impact.You bring 7 years in data or platform engineering and at least 2 years as a data architect. You’ve designed and delivered ETL and ELT pipelines, worked with large-scale distributed processing and understand how data platforms behave in production. You can code in Python/PySpark or are capable of reviewing, debugging and refactoring code to a high standard. Strong Java or Scala backgrounds are also welcome.Expect:• Architect platforms built on Fabric, Databricks Lakehouse and modern Azure or AWS services• Influence ingestion and transformation patterns, schema evolution and Delta optimisation• Lead decisions across compute patterns, cluster sizing, storage formats and table design• Implement observability and reliability practices that scale under real workloads• Work with strong engineering teams who expect technical leadership, not oversight• Shape ML/AI infrastructure for model training, deployment and monitoring• Solve the challenging edge cases internal teams typically avoidGerman fluency is mandatory.Hybrid in Germany across multiple locations.If this feels like a good fit, send over your profile and we’ll take it from there.

Founding Full Stack Developer – AI Startup | Remote (Europe)I’m partnered with a fast-scaling AI startup, fresh off a Series B raise, looking to bring on an early hire Fullstack Developer to shape the next generation of their platform.This is a role for hands-on builders who enjoy owning systems end-to-end, and building full stack applications from 0-100. You’ll work on production-scale APIs, and tooling that powers real-time generative AI applications.You’ll work withRuby on Rails, React and modern TypeScriptRESTful APIs and PostgreSQLContainerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)You bring6–10 years full stack experienceBackground in early stage start-up teamsStrong hands-on background across multiple full stacks including but not limited to Ruby on Rails, modern JavaScript/SPA frameworksSQL Databases, ideally PostreSQLAbility to design, build, and deploy production-ready features end-to-endProficiency in database design, API development, and performance optimisationSolid GitHub or code samples that show technical depth and curiosityWhy joinSeries B funding and strong traction with enterprise, media, and government clientsWork directly on real-time generative AI systems at production scaleCollaborate with senior engineers in a small, high-impact team with no bureaucracyOwn architecture decisions, ship fast, and see your work go live in weeks100 % remote across Europe | Flexible hours | Equity includedIf you want to build the infrastructure and interfaces that make AI talk, get in touch

Principal Product Designer | Hybrid, GermanyI am partnering with a leading European tech company valued at €2.9B that is hiring a Principal Product Designer.You will own end-to-end design across multi-platform user journeys, shaping high-impact experiences used across European markets. This role requires strong craft, strategic thinking and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in high-visibility environments.The design team works with an open-source UI component library built on atoms, molecules and organisms, with design tokens and a React and TypeScript front-end that supports efficient design to code workflows.You will:Lead UX strategy and execution for complex, data-rich B2B flows on desktop and mobileTranslate insights into scalable components and interaction patterns in FigmaPartner with research to run studies, validate hypotheses and refine behaviourDrive design quality through structured systems, tokens, visual hierarchy and responsive rulesInfluence directors and senior stakeholders, navigate challenging conversations and anchor decisions in metrics, OKRs and measurable outcomesMentor senior and mid-level designers and raise overall craftCollaborate with engineering to ensure high-quality implementation and system alignmentYou should bring:Proven experience operating at principal level or equivalent senior design leadershipExceptional visual and interaction craft with a portfolio that demonstrates strong hierarchy, clarity and high fidelityStrong record of stakeholder management with concrete examples of negotiation, pushback and decision framingAbility to show business impact with clear metrics, outcomes and trade-offsExperience in design systems or large-scale UI architectureFluency in Figma, component libraries and modern design standardsIf you want a role where UX has real influence, where your craft sets the standard and where strategy and execution meet, send your CV and portfolio for a confidential discussion.