Adria Solutions
Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential
We're partnering with an ambitious, high-growth startup that is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape both the product and the future of the business.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to move beyond being "just another developer" and play a pivotal role in building a company from the ground up. You'll work directly with the founders, influence technical strategy, and have a clear pathway to becoming Head of Engineering or CTO as the business scales.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the development of a flagship mobile product using React Native.
- Making key architectural and technology decisions from day one.
- Building scalable, high-quality software across mobile and supporting backend services.
- Working closely with founders, product teams, and stakeholders to define the product roadmap.
- Establishing engineering best practices, processes, and culture.
- Recruiting, mentoring, and leading an engineering team as the company grows.
- Evolving into a senior leadership role with ownership of the technology function.
What We're Looking For
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Strong commercial experience with React Native.
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Solid JavaScript/TypeScript expertise.
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Experience with modern frontend and mobile development practices.
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Knowledge of related technologies such as:
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React
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Node.js
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Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
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APIs and microservices
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CI/CD and DevOps practices
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Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a product-focused mindset.
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Leadership potential and a desire to build and manage teams.
Why Join?
- Genuine founding-level opportunity
- Clear route to Head of Engineering / CTO
- Significant influence over technology decisions
- Build and lead your own engineering team
- Hybrid working in Manchester
- High-growth environment with substantial career upside
- Competitive package
Who This Would Suit
This role is ideal for a senior React Native engineer, lead engineer, or technical architect who wants to take ownership, build something meaningful, and progress into executive-level leadership within a growing technology business.
Interested? We'd love to speak with engineers who are excited by the challenge of building, scaling, and ultimately leading an engineering function from the ground up.
Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO
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