VP of Engineering — AI (Hands-On) | London (4-5 days/week) | Up to £160k + Equity

Priority Hire – Initially 80% Hands-On, 20% Team Leadership, progressing to CTO.

A fast-growing Proptech scale-up is seeking a highly technical, hands-on VP of Engineering to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered SaaS platforms.

This is not a traditional executive role: they need a candidate who currently codes. The role will start 80% hands-on, making it ideal for someone with a proven track record of delivering AI products end-to-end.

The AI VP of Engineering will:

• Lead the technical design, development, and delivery of AI products, including LLM, RAG, and multi-agent systems.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to build scalable, high-performance AI-powered SaaS platforms.
• Be hands-on with coding (~80%), while mentoring and guiding a small AI engineering team (~20%).
• Influence technology strategy and shape scalable architectures for future growth.

Requirements:

• Exceptional Python skills and strong experience with Node.js.
• Proven hands-on AI product delivery, with explicit examples of work shipped, role in the stack, and technical proof-points.
• Experience with startups or scale-ups; entrepreneurial mindset preferred. Previous founders highly valued.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments; self-starter mentality.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field from a top 100 global university.

This is a unique opportunity for a technical leader ready to roll up their sleeves, deliver market-defining AI products, and progress toward CTO-level responsibility.

If you thrive on hands-on coding, innovation, and entrepreneurial impact, this role is for you.

Keywords: AI, ML, LLM, RAG, Multi-Agent Systems, VP of Engineering, Python, Node.js, Cloud, MLOps, Proptech, Scale-Up, Startup, Entrepreneur, Aspiring CTO

AI Engineer – London (Hybrid 2-3 days/week) – AWS Solutions Partner – £80,000–£140,000 + Benefits + Equity

An AWS Partner headquartered in London with clients across the globe is seeking passionate AI Engineers to join a high-growth scale-up at an exciting stage of its journey.

As part of the team building agentic AI solutions, you will work end-to-end: engaging with customers, liaising with senior stakeholders, and designing and building production-ready applications. You will integrate LLMs and GenAI tools using frameworks such as LangChain and LlamaIndex, while setting up MLOps environments with Docker, Terraform, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

As a Software Engineer first, you will have deep expertise in at least one programming language (Python, Node.js, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React) and proven experience in productionising GenAI solutions, including integrating LLMs, LangChain, OpenAI API, or Claude.

This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the Founding AI Engineers, working alongside a Senior Leadership team drawn from successful high-growth scale-ups. The company is fully funded, revenue-generating, and working with exciting clients, offering real impact from day one.

To apply, please send your CV, and ideally include links to your GitHub or StackOverflow to showcase your projects and personal passion for AI and Software Engineering.

Keywords / Tech Focus: GenAI, LLM, Agentic AI, MLOps, RAG, LangChain, LlamaIndex, AWS, TypeScript, Docker, Terraform, SaaS, London

GenAI Solutions Engineer – Hybrid (London HQ) AI Workflows | Automation | Regulated Industries

£70,000–£100,000 + bonus + early equity

Join a high-growth AI company building automation that transforms regulated industries like finance, legal, and insurance. Their GenAI platform replaces slow, manual processes with secure, auditable workflows that deliver speed and accuracy. Backed by a £3m seed round, they’re scaling fast across the UK, US, and Europe.

You’ll join the founding Solutions Engineering team, working hands-on with LLMs, Python, and LangChain to design and deliver AI-powered workflows for clients. You’ll translate complex requirements into working automation and collaborate with Product and Customer Success to bring prototypes into production.

Requirements:

• Experience in a client-facing technical role (Solutions Engineer, AI Consultant, or similar)
• Strong Python skills and experience with LLMs / LangChain
• Confident building quick prototypes (Streamlit, Jupyter, etc.)
• Able to bridge business needs and technical delivery
• Startup mindset: fast-moving, collaborative, hands-on

Bonus: experience in finance, legal, or insurance; Azure exposure; ISO 27001 familiarity

This is a chance to have a founding impact, shape best practices, and work with leaders in AI and automation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious environment where your ideas directly influence the product. Competitive salary, performance bonus, and early-stage equity on offer.

If you’re passionate about applying AI to solve complex real-world problems, apply to Nathan Laidlaw at Transparent today.

Gen AI, LLMs, Python, LangChain, Solutions Engineering, Consulting, Customer Facing, London, LegalTech, Azure

WordPress Developer – PHP / HTML / CSS – Up to £45k + Benefits

An established digital agency is seeking a WordPress Developer to join their collaborative production team. You’ll be building bespoke WordPress websites and applications, working closely with designers and developers to deliver high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly solutions for a variety of clients.

As a WordPress Developer, you’ll:

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins

• Work on responsive layouts with HTML5, CSS3, and PHP

• Integrate APIs and contribute to bespoke functionality

• Ensure accessibility, usability, and performance across platforms

• Collaborate with the wider team and contribute to project estimates and documentation

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong WordPress development experience (themes, plugins, custom builds)

• Proficiency with PHP and front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)

• Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility

• Experience with version control (Git)

• Awareness of accessibility standards and best practices

Why Join?

• Full-time, permanent role with flexible start and finish times

• Hybrid working with options to work from home

• Training budget and opportunities for growth

• Generous holiday allowance and health scheme

• Friendly, supportive team with a genuine focus on work-life balance

This is a great opportunity for a WordPress Developer who wants to work on diverse, creative projects within a relaxed but ambitious agency environment.

To apply, please send your CV via the application process. Nathan Laidlaw will be in touch.

Keywords: WordPress Developer, PHP Developer, Front End Developer, Web Developer, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, API, Accessibility, Digital Agency.

Full Stack Polyglot Engineer — London | Up to £300k package with benefits + shares

An early-stage, well-funded startup is looking for a Senior Full Stack Polyglot Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-driven control software.

If you want to be part of something from the ground up, where your decisions genuinely shape the product and technology, this is the kind of role that doesn’t come around often.

You’ll be working directly with the founding team to create multiple SaaS applications that use large language models and modern AI tools. This is a rare opportunity to have full ownership over the tech you use, the systems you design, and the future of the product itself.

They offer more than just a competitive salary and shares. You’ll get freedom and influence from day one. This is a supportive and transparent culture that values honesty over polish, and potential over perfection. You’ll move fast, grow quickly, and play a vital role in a mission that’s bold and technically ambitious.

The Full Stack Polyglot Engineer should have experience in:

• Backend Programming: Python, Golang, Node, Java, Kotlin (or any solid language)

• Frontend: JavaScript or TypeScript. With some basic React / Vue / Angular 

• Cloud: GCP, AWS or Azure

• DevOps: CI/CD, GitHub, Jenkins

• Systems: Microservices, distributed architectures, Testing

• AI: LLMs, prompting, fine-tuning

If you’re excited by the idea of working in a small, ambitious team and having a big say in what gets built, please apply and Nathan Laidlaw will reach out to you.

Python, Golang, Node.JS, JavaScript, TypeScript, CI/CD, GCP, AWS, Azure, Microservices, AI, LLMs

Senior Software Engineer (AI Focus) – £80k–£135k + Benefits + Shares | London (Hybrid, 3 Days/Week)

We’re working with a leading AI consultancy – one of only four global partners of OpenAI – to hire talented Software Engineers (backend or full stack) to join their London team.

You don’t need to be a productionising AI/LLM expert already , they’ll teach that. What matters is strong, hands-on software engineering experience and a passion for building scalable systems.

What you’ll do:

• Build and deploy scalable applications in Python (and ideally JavaScript/TypeScript)

• Design and maintain microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines

• Work on multiple cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Collaborate with AI specialists to deliver next-gen solutions

• Stay hands-on coding daily (even at senior levels)

What we’re looking for:

• Strong software engineering background (backend or full stack)

• Proven experience with Python and modern cloud architecture

• Solid knowledge of CI/CD, microservices, deployments

• Passion for AI/LLM (side projects or GitHub a bonus)

Why join?

• Salary: £80k–£135k + benefits + equity

• Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in London

• Be part of a global OpenAI partner at the cutting edge of AI

Apply now to join one of the UK’s most exciting AI engineering teams and Nathan Laidlaw from Transparent Tech will be in touch. 

Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Developer, Python Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Backend Engineer, Generative AI, LLMs, LangChain, RAG, Microservices, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Cloud Engineering, AWS, GCP, Azure, Vector Databases, Data Pipelines, Applied AI.