Founding Engineer

We’re hiring a Founding Engineer to help us reimagine the future of hospitality. This is a high-impact, architect-level role where you will be the first engineering hire and design and build the core technical foundation of a new platform from the ground up. Expect a fast-moving environment, high ownership, and a lot of autonomy across architecture, infrastructure, integrations, and backend systems.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your Impact

• Architect and implement core systems: cloud infrastructure, backend services, APIs, and data pipelines
• Build secure, scalable, and reliable components ready for real-world operational environments
• Lead integrations with external systems and support early data onboarding
• Establish engineering standards, tooling, documentation, and technical processes from the start
• Set up observability, monitoring, and performance systems
• Jump in wherever needed, from quick scripts and data cleaning to debugging production issues

What You Bring

• 5+ years of engineering experience with strong architecture / complex backend systems experience
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, distributed systems, and backend / full-stack development
• Strong foundation in system design, APIs, secure infrastructure, and data flows
• Proven ability to build products or platforms from 0 → 1
• Clear communication, strong judgment, and the ability to explain technical decisions
• Collaborative working style, high ownership, and the ability to execute independently in a fast-moving environment

Skillset We Value

• Proficiency in Python, Typescript, or similar modern languages
• Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Node.js, Rails, etc.)
• Strong SQL, data modeling, and database design knowledge
• Familiarity with IaC, containers, CI/CD, and observability tools
• Bonus: experience in ETL, or hospitality / Proptech / real-estate technology

Why Join Us

• We work together in the heart of London (4 days a week on-site)
• Competitive compensation and meaningful ownership
• Private health insurance, 25 days holiday and enhanced family leave
• Visa sponsorship is provided to suitable candidates

If this mission resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you — even if you don’t meet every requirement.
Assessment Process

• Recruiter Screening
• Take Home Technical Task
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Advanced Technical Interview
• Final Interview with Founder/CEO of Omnam

OMNAM is a global real estate investment and development group known for creating large-scale, high-design hospitality and mixed-use projects.
This role is separate and part of OMNAM Innovation Arm, giving you a unique blend of startup-style ownership with the stability, access, and ecosystem of an established international group.