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Job Description
Founding Engineer (React Native) andrarr; Future Head of Engineering / CTO

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential

Weand#39;re partnering with an ambitious, high-growth startup that is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape both the product and the future of the business.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to move beyond being andquot;just another developerandquot; and play a pivotal role in building a company from the ground up. Youand#39;ll work directly with the founders, influence technical strategy, and have a clear pathway to becoming Head of Engineering or CTO as the business scales.

What Youand#39;ll Be Doing
  • Leading the development of a flagship mobile product using React Native.
  • Making key architectural and technology decisions from day one.
  • Building scalable, high-quality software across mobile and supporting backend services.
  • Working closely with founders, product teams, and stakeholders to define the product roadmap.
  • Establishing engineering best practices, processes, and culture.
  • Recruiting, mentoring, and leading an engineering team as the company grows.
  • Evolving into a senior leadership role with ownership of the technology function.
What Weand#39;re Looking For

  • Strong commercial experience with React Native.

  • Solid JavaScript/TypeScript expertise.

  • Experience with modern frontend and mobile development practices.

  • Knowledge of related technologies such as:

    • React

    • Node.js

    • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

    • APIs and microservices

    • CI/CD and DevOps practices

  • Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a product-focused mindset.

  • Leadership potential and a desire to build and manage teams.

Why Join?
  • Genuine founding-level opportunity
  • Clear route to Head of Engineering / CTO
  • Significant influence over technology decisions
  • Build and lead your own engineering team
  • Hybrid working in Manchester
  • High-growth environment with substantial career upside
  • Competitive packageandnbsp;
Who This Would Suit

This role is ideal for a senior React Native engineer, lead engineer, or technical architect who wants to take ownership, build something meaningful, and progress into executive-level leadership within a growing technology business.

Interested? Weand#39;d love to speak with engineers who are excited by the challenge of building, scaling, and ultimately leading an engineering function from the ground up.

Founding Engineer (React Native) andrarr; Future Head of Engineering / CTO

Apply Now