> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/100895-founding-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/100895-founding-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Founding Engineer

- **Company:** Explore Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £95,000.0 - £97,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Databases, DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Open Source Technology, ReactJS, Backend, NestJS, Restful APIs
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/founding-engineer-london/2778268355-2/

## About the Role

They are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly, and is comfortable making decisions with incomplete information. High agency and a strong bias toward action are essential., * 3 plus years of engineering experience

 * Strong in React and comfortable across the full JavaScript and TypeScript stack
 * Backend experience building REST APIs using NestJS or Express Or Python
 * Experience with MongoDB or similar databases
 * Evidence of building independently, for example side projects, startups, open source work
 * Experience in a company with fewer than 50 employees
 * High agency and comfort operating in fast moving environments

Nice to have:

 * Previous founder experience or strong interest in founding
 * AI native workflow experience, for example using modern AI development tools and agents
 * Experience with AWS and infrastructure as code, such as CDK
 * Familiarity with CI and CD, TDD and DevOps principles
 * Strong product instincts or UI and UX awareness



## Related Videos

- [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis)
- [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean)
- [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform)
- [It's a Great Time to be a Builder: Leveraging AI for Good](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100042-it-s-a-great-time-to-be-a-builder-leveraging-ai-for-good)
- [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers)
- [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs)

## Related Articles

- [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care)
- [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)