Burns Sheehan

Principal Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK Up to £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Principal Engineer - We're working with a leading fintech scale-up that's transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they're now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas. This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You'll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised credit offers - a core driver of the business's growth and customer experience. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you'll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster and more relevant lending decisions using Real Time data and experimentation. The Principal Engineer will work closely with senior leadership across engineering, data, product and design. You'll also mentor engineers, steer long-term vision and ensure delivery aligns with key business outcomes. What Makes This Role Stand Out? Strategic Impact: You'll lead the architectural vision and execution of systems at the heart of a high-growth fintech. Technical Ownership: Full responsibility for evolving and scaling a domain-critical platform. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with experienced teams across disciplines to shape solutions from the ground up. Mission-Driven Environment: Work for a business that's empowering small businesses and making finance more accessible. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in systems architecture and software development (object-oriented languages). Proven ability to deliver large-scale technical projects in fast-paced environments. A business-oriented mindset: you can translate complex problems into scalable, value-driven solutions. A collaborative leader who has mentored teams and influenced product direction. Experience working with complex domain models and evolving codebases. Bonus skills include : Python, Django, PostgreSQL, event-driven data systems, machine learning familiarity and Front End awareness. If you're a Principal Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical leadership with real strategic influence in a product-led fintech then please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat. Principal Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK Up to £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.

Role- UX/UI Designer Salary- £40,000- £50,000 London - 4 days per week (hybrid) About us We're a forward-thinking, VC-backed startup transforming the retail industry with an innovative solution that redefines customer engagement. Our mission is to create dynamic, impactful experiences that push the boundaries of what customer interactions can do. Our product suite includes a mobile-first web application, a client-facing dashboard, and supporting marketing platforms. We believe in close collaboration, lean execution, and delivering exceptional user experiences that drive real value. The Role We're looking for a talented and driven UX/UI Designer to take ownership of product design across all digital touchpoints. You'll collaborate closely with Front End developers and engineers to bring ideas to life, enhance user journeys, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll also support marketing design efforts, ensuring brand consistency across client materials, social media, and the website. What you'll do Own the end-to-end design process for our web application and client dashboard (mobile + desktop) Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma Collaborate daily with developers to ensure seamless design implementation Maintain and evolve our design system and UI guidelines Support marketing initiatives with assets such as landing pages, social media content, and sales decks Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all customer touchpoints Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices About you 2-5 years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment Strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI skills across web and mobile platforms Proficiency in Figma Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineers and stakeholders Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Experience with responsive and mobile-first design If sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply and reach out to (see below) Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.