Owen Thomas

About the Company

Hey, we are Owen Thomas. We are a relationship first recruitment partner for Data, Product & Engineering, across Contract and Permanent roles in the UK & Europe.

Humanness matters. We believe that empathy is the core of great recruitment; bringing opportunity and businesses to life, beyond what a person can see on a website.

All done with our OT personal touch.

Our mission: To be leaders within our specialisms and create unrivalled opportunities both internally and externally.

We balance purpose and profit. Actively investing a proportion of our profits into projects that positively influence; diversity in tech & the climate crisis.

We do not claim to change the world, but we will do our very best to leave it in a better place than we found it.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Owen Thomas

Job Title

Backend Engineer, Contractor | Python, FastAPI, Kubernetes, AWS | High-Throughput Data & API Platform, Scale-up | £575-725/day Outside IR35 | 6 Months+ | Hybrid, London or UK Remote

Job Description

**Job Title**: Backend Engineer, Contractor **Role Summary**: Develop scalable Python-based backend services for a high-throughput data and API platform, leveraging cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) to support AI/ML ecosystems in a fast-paced scale-up environment. **Expectations**: Contract duration of 6+ months, likely extensions; Outside IR35. **Key Responsibilities**: - Design and implement internal/public APIs using Python (FastAPI, Django) for high-performance systems. - Architect cloud-native backend solutions prioritizing scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance. - Deploy and manage containerized services on AWS via Kubernetes and Terraform. - Collaborate with DevOps, ML, and product teams to integrate backend systems into data pipelines. - Maintain production codebase with full lifecycle ownership, including monitoring, logging, and on-call support. **Required Skills**: - Proficiency in Python and FastAPI/Django. - Expertise in AWS (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud orchestration). - API design for internal/external services. - Database experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or distributed systems. - Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipeline automation. **Required Education & Certifications**: N/A.

United kingdom

Remote

07-09-2025

Company Name

Owen Thomas

Job Title

Green Tech / Energy Tech Start-Up | Full Stack Engineer | LDN 2 Days Per Week | £50K - £100K + Healthy Equity

Job Description

**Job Title** Full Stack Engineer – Green Tech / Energy Tech Startup **Role Summary** Build and maintain end‑to‑end web and mobile solutions for a platform that accelerates heat pump adoption across the UK. Work on automated design tools, property‑survey apps, 2D/3D floorplan creation, data scraping/mapping, hardware integration, and offline‑first PWA installers. **Expactations** - 2–4 years of commercial software development experience. - STEM‑based educational or professional background. - Product‑mindset: user‑focused, data‑driven, and outcome‑oriented. - Impact‑driven: eager to solve climate‑related challenges quickly. - Collaborative: comfortable working in a close‑knit, in‑person team. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and ship responsive UIs with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind. - Build and maintain Node.js APIs (PostGREST, Prisma) and SQL schemas in PostgreSQL/PostGIS. - Integrate hardware devices (Bluetooth laser, sensors) and process LiDAR/CV data where applicable. - Develop offline‑first Progressive Web Apps for installers on the move. - Own features from concept through production, including architecture, security, scalability, and performance. - Participate in code reviews, unit/integration testing, and continuous deployment pipelines. - Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to align technical delivery with business goals. **Required Skills** - Front‑end: React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Konva (for canvas). - Back‑end: Node.js, PostGREST, Prisma, RESTful API design. - Databases: PostgreSQL, PostGIS, relational schema design. - Infrastructure: Docker, cloud deployment, offline‑first PWA patterns. - Systems: Distributed architecture, scalable & secure design principles. - Hardware integration: Bluetooth, sensors, optional LiDAR/CV. - Testing & CI/CD best practices. - Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities. **Required Education & Certifications** Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field. No mandatory certifications required.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

07-09-2025

Company Name

Owen Thomas

Job Title

UK's Fastest Growing Fintech/Payment Start-up | £90K + Equity | Senior Back End Engineer (Node.js) | 2 Days LDN

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Back End Engineer (Node.js) – Fintech/Payment Start‑up Role Summary: Build and maintain high‑performance backend services for a rapidly scaling payments platform. Design APIs in Express/Node.js with TypeScript, manage PostgreSQL and Redis data stores, integrate with payment providers, and deliver greenfield features while upholding code quality and scalability. Expactations: Own end‑to‑end feature delivery in a small squad, spearhead greenfield projects, enforce test‑driven development, and continuously improve existing APIs to support 5‑10% weekly growth. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deploy backend APIs using Express, Node.js, and TypeScript. - Create and maintain PostgreSQL and Redis data models and queries. - Integrate with payment providers (Stripe, Braintree, etc.) and POS applications. - Write unit and end‑to‑end tests; champion test‑driven development. - Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and scalability enhancements. - Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver features. - Own greenfield projects and refactor legacy APIs. Required Skills: - 3+ years of production experience with Node.js and TypeScript. - Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL). - Redis proficiency. - Experience integrating with payment APIs (Stripe, Braintree, etc.). - Background building POS or merchant‑facing applications. - Test‑driven development mindset. - Familiarity with Express, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-09-2025

Company Name

Owen Thomas

Job Title

UK's Fastest Growing Sustainability & Organic Platform | Senior Full Stack | £90K + Equity | 3 Days LDN

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Full Stack Engineer **Role Summary** Design, develop, and ship high‑quality web features for a rapidly growing e‑commerce subscription platform. Lead the architecture of front‑end and back‑end components using Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Own end‑to‑end delivery from code to customer experience, collaborating closely with design, product, and operations teams. **Expectations** - 4+ years of production web‑app development. - Deep expertise in Next.js and TypeScript. - Strong backend skills in Node.js, PostgreSQL, and related tooling. - Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑moving, early‑stage environment. - Proven sense of ownership, high engineering quality, and taste. - Bonus: experience in e‑commerce, headless CMS, payments, or logistics platforms. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect and implement end‑to‑end features across the full stack. - Build modular, maintainable UI components that deliver seamless, fast experiences. - Design APIs, database schemas, and infrastructure with scalability in mind. - Partner with design, product, and ops to launch polished, user‑centric features. - Own the entire delivery pipeline from code to customer experience. - Foster a strong engineering culture focused on high standards and curiosity. **Required Skills** - Next.js, TypeScript, React (or equivalent). - Node.js, Express/Koa, or similar server frameworks. - PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning). - RESTful or GraphQL API design. - Modular UI component architecture and design systems. - Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. - Unit, integration, and E2E testing practices. - Performance optimization and load‑balancing concepts. - Strong problem‑solving, communication, and ownership mindset. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - No specific certifications required.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-09-2025