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$10,000–$15,000/mo
UK

  • Take full technical ownership of the mobile and web platform, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Design and implement an AI-first engineering approach with AI-assisted development and quality controls.
  • Establish engineering standards, governance, and collaborate with founders and external partners.

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