About the Job
Role: Lead Python Engineer (Cloud-Native SaaS)
Location: UK-based | Remote
Salary: Competitive salary up to £95,000, with equity options and rapid career advancement
Industry: SaaS, Digital twin, Autonomous Systems and AI
Revolutionise Highly Configurable Systems with Game-Changing Technology
Born from the high-stakes innovation of Formula 1, Omniscient is on a mission to empower businesses to make the right decisions instantly. We're building groundbreaking technology to transform how organisations manage Highly Configurable Systems, from SaaS platforms and autonomous systems to AI models and digital twin simulations.
Backed by an InnovateUK grant in collaboration with Oxford University’s Mobile Robotics Group, along with seed funding, we are at a pivotal stage in developing our flagship product. We're seeking a Lead Python Engineer to join our small but ambitious team and play a defining role in building a cloud-native SaaS platform that will change the game.
If you're passionate about solving complex problems, thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, and are energised by the opportunity to shape a start-up from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
* Build & Innovate: Design, develop, test, release, and support back-end software powering a scalable cloud-native SaaS platform.
* Collaborate & Deliver: Partner with our CTO, principal architect, and software engineers and contractors to implement core features and ensure seamless integration with front-end deliverables.
* Solve Complex Problems: Create effective solutions for solving complex configuration management problems.
* Shape the Future: Balance the competing needs of delivering an MVP within tight timescales and building a robust foundation for exponential growth.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone with:
* Must have: 5+ years' experience as a software engineer working on cloud-native, Python-based software projects.
* Must have: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
* Must have: A self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving and delivery management skills.
* Nice to have: A track record of building new, innovative software “from zero to one.”
* Nice to have: Experience collaborating with front-end teams.
What You'll Get
* Competitive Salary: Reflecting your expertise and potential.
* Equity & Growth Opportunities: Access to our early hire equity package and perks.
* Personal Equipment Allowance: To set you up for success.
* Career Acceleration: Be part of a high-growth potential start-up with opportunities for rapid professional development.
Why Omniscient?
At Omniscient, your work will directly shape the exploitation of highly configurable systems for businesses worldwide. As an early team member, you’ll have the freedom to innovate, the responsibility to lead, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact. Our fully remote team stays connected with periodic collaboration sessions, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and high performance.
Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional in-person collaboration.
Contract Type: Full-time preferred, open to alternative arrangements for the right candidate.
Ready to Join Us?
Take the leap and help us shape the next generation of highly configurable systems technology. Apply today to be part of our journey.