Burns Sheehan

Senior Product Engineer (Backend) - AI-Native SaaS Platform | Tripled ARR in 12 months Remote-first (UK) with hybrid London office option Up to £130,000 + equity Typescript/Node, React, GCP/AWS Senior Product Engineer - We're working with a rapidly scaling AI-native SaaS company who raised an impressive Series B round in 2025. Their platform is redefining the sector, and with revenues tripling in the last year to over $12m ARR, they're now expanding their Engineering team to match the ambition of their product and customers. The Senior Product Engineer As a Senior Product Engineer , you'll be at the heart of designing, building, and scaling Back End systems that power a complex, AI-driven product. You'll work across the stack with a focus on Back End engineering, solving challenging technical problems while shaping the product experience for thousands of users. What will the Senior Product Engineer do? Contribute across the stack (Node.js/Typescript, GCP), with a strong focus on Back End systems Design scalable architectures and APIs to support rapid product growth Lead end-to-end feature development, from concept through to release Champion engineering best practices and bring new ideas to the table Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to build seamless user experiences What will the Senior Product Engineer bring? Strong Back End development expertise with Node.js and Typescript Experience designing secure, scalable Back End systems (authentication, data pipelines, APIs) Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure (GCP or AWS) Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and influence team direction A passion for building high-quality products that customers love This is an amazing opportunity for an Senior Product Engineer to join a fast-growing scale-up as they take the next leap in their journey. Please reply with your CV of call Simon for a chat. Senior Product Engineer (Backend) - AI-SaaS Platform | Tripled ARR in 12 months Remote-first (UK) with hybrid London office option Up to £130,000 + equity Typescript/Node, React, GCP/AWS Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.

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.

Staff Software Engineer - Platform - Own the strategy to support massive expansion Up to £170,000 plus benefits London Office - 4 days a week Golang, AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems Staff Software Engineer - We're working with a high-growth payments business that has disrupted the market to become a major player in Europe. With over 150,000 customers and billions processed annually, they are scaling rapidly - and now looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform organisation. This is a senior technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple squads, setting technical strategy, and driving clarity in ambiguous problem spaces. The client is looking for an established Staff-level Software Engineer with both hands-on engineering expertise and the ability to influence at scale across an organisation. The Opportunity Shape the long-term technical direction of platform infrastructure. Lead cross-squad initiatives and empower teams to solve complex challenges. Drive innovation around cloud-native technologies and platform automation. Balance strategic vision with ~30% hands-on coding and design work. Promote best practice in reliability, observability, and scalability. The Ideal Staff Software Engineer Proven experience operating at Staff+ level within a fast-paced engineering organisation. Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and deep knowledge of Kubernetes - ideally including the ability to build operators. Strong coding skills in Golang, Java, or C#, with experience in distributed systems. Demonstrated leadership across multiple squads and technical roadmaps. Expertise in operational excellence: observability, reliability, automation. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer join a rapidly scaling company where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical foundations of a platform that supports millions of transactions every day. Please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat. Staff Software Engineer - Platform - Own the strategy to support massive expansion Up to £170,000 plus benefits London Office - 4 days a week Golang, AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior Software Engineer | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform | Distributed Systems Up to £110,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock Central London office Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems Are you a Senior Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems that disrupt an industry? Interested in working with the best talent on the market and having a real impact on projects? If so I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative Senior Software Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the team are growing fast and they're looking to attract the best talent on the market. Having received huge investment, they are on a journey to truly disrupt the industry and are not held back by any Legacy code or old customers. This means that they're able to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider What they're looking for in a Senior Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, C/C++ or Java. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at scale where performance, reliability and availability are key considerations. Experience working on software infrastructure or building Cloud native software using Kubernetes Understanding of systems design and Open Source components. If you have knowledge of building virtual machines - Virtual Servers, virtual networking or network programming - that's a plus but definitely not needed! If this sounds like you, feel free to apply and I can run through more details! Senior Software Engineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 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.