Senior Engineer - .NET / Angular Engineer Bedfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days in Office per week 60k - 80k plus Benefit Permanent role The opportunity: Our client are reshaping the way their industry is run. They have been building a new agile tech platform to make their industry run easier to administer, more responsive to change, and more customer-centric. As they grow their in-house team, they are looking for a senior level software engineer who wants to help us take ownership of our core systems and deliver high-quality software that makes a real impact. This is a brilliant time to join. They have moved away from an outsourced model and established our own internal engineering capability. You'll join the founding team working alongside our Head of Software Engineering and Lead Engineer. There's huge scope to influence how things are built and how we work together. The tech you'll work with: C# and .NET Core Angular for front-end SQL Databases Azure Cloud Power Platform & Dynamics They don't expect you to be an expert in everything, but expect this role to be more front-end focused with Angular and C#. If you're also curious about back-end and Power Platform, there's a place for you. What you'll be doing: Depending on your level and interests, you could: Build and maintain modern .NET web applications with Angular front ends Collaborate with product managers, designers and data experts to build genuinely useful features Contribute to improving code quality through testing, reviews and CI/CD Help ensure smooth data flow between our portal and Power Platform systems Share your knowledge with others, whether that's mentoring junior devs or learning from others We'd love to hear from you if you: Have strong experience in C#/.NET (and ideally Angular) Enjoy solving problems and working with others to build great products Are curious about the full stack, even if you have a sweet spot Understand the value of agile delivery, testing, and clean code Communicate clearly, especially with non-tech stakeholders Bonus points for: Knowledge of Power Platform or Dynamics 365 Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, trunk-based development Awareness of security best practices Where and how you'll work: Hybrid: We aim for 2 days a week in the office (Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire), 3 days from home Right to work in the UK is required. We're not able to sponsor at this time Why join us now? They are a small team backed by major industry players in their field. You'll work closely with decision-makers and help shape how we scale. They value people who are proactive and team-first. You won't just be writing code; you'll be helping build a culture and essential product that thousands of people will use every day. If that excites you, we'd love to chat. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineer - .NET / Angular Engineer Bedfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days in Office per week 60k - 80k plus Benefit Permanent role The opportunity: Our client are reshaping the way their industry is run. They have been building a new agile tech platform to make their industry run easier to administer, more responsive to change, and more customer-centric. As they grow their in-house team, they are looking for a senior level software engineer who wants to help us take ownership of our core systems and deliver high-quality software that makes a real impact. This is a brilliant time to join. They have moved away from an outsourced model and established our own internal engineering capability. You'll join the founding team working alongside our Head of Software Engineering and Lead Engineer. There's huge scope to influence how things are built and how we work together. The tech you'll work with: C# and .NET Core Angular for front-end SQL Databases Azure Cloud Power Platform & Dynamics They don't expect you to be an expert in everything, but expect this role to be more front-end focused with Angular and C#. If you're also curious about back-end and Power Platform, there's a place for you. What you'll be doing: Depending on your level and interests, you could: Build and maintain modern .NET web applications with Angular front ends Collaborate with product managers, designers and data experts to build genuinely useful features Contribute to improving code quality through testing, reviews and CI/CD Help ensure smooth data flow between our portal and Power Platform systems Share your knowledge with others, whether that's mentoring junior devs or learning from others We'd love to hear from you if you: Have strong experience in C#/.NET (and ideally Angular) Enjoy solving problems and working with others to build great products Are curious about the full stack, even if you have a sweet spot Understand the value of agile delivery, testing, and clean code Communicate clearly, especially with non-tech stakeholders Bonus points for: Knowledge of Power Platform or Dynamics 365 Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, trunk-based development Awareness of security best practices Where and how you'll work: Hybrid: We aim for 2 days a week in the office (Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire), 3 days from home Right to work in the UK is required. We're not able to sponsor at this time Why join us now? They are a small team backed by major industry players in their field. You'll work closely with decision-makers and help shape how we scale. They value people who are proactive and team-first. You won't just be writing code; you'll be helping build a culture and essential product that thousands of people will use every day. If that excites you, we'd love to chat. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
We have partnered with an incredibly exciting, fast-growing UK tax technology start-up that is rewriting the rules of the accountancy profession. Package of £85,000 with a 50% annual bonus + EMI Share Options Having already secured seed funding and currently progressing through a £1.5m round, they are building expert systems that transform incredibly complex tax legislation into clean, machine-readable code. Their platform is already live, integrated with Xero, and actively used by accounting practices supporting hundreds of SMEs. Up until now, the focus has been on flawless technical accuracy and functionality. Now, they need a Founding Product Designer to take complete ownership of the user experience and lead a ground-up redesign. There are no layers of bureaucracy, no endless sign-off processes, and no team to manage just yet. You will work directly with the founders (CEO/CTO) and sit face-to-face with users to turn a high-powered technical engine into a modern, intuitive, and genuinely beautiful B2B SaaS platform. The Role & Responsibilities As the solo design leader, you will be entirely hands-on, bridging the gap between complex backend data workflows and a seamless user experience. End-to-End Product Design: Own the UX/UI of the entire platform, including dashboard design, complex report builders, audit trail visualisations, and data ingestion flows. Build the Blueprint: Establish and maintain a scalable design system from scratch that the engineering team can build with efficiently. Deep User Research: Conduct direct research sessions with existing accounting firm clients. You will watch how they work, gather feedback, and translate those insights into definitive design choices. Shape the Brand: Define the visual identity of the product, moving it away from "boring compliance software" into a modern, distinct, and premium SaaS category. Domain Immersion : Work alongside in-house domain experts to understand UK tax logic, ensuring you can design with a true understanding of user intent. What We Are Looking For This role requires a unique blend of high-level systems thinking and flawless pixel-level execution. B2B SaaS Expertise: You have a proven track record designing complex tools where users interact with dense data points (e.g., fintech, compliance platforms, ERPs, dashboards, or advanced reporting tools). Systems Thinker: You look beyond individual screens. You care deeply about how data flows, how steps connect, and how to build user confidence through UI. 100% Hands-On: You thrive as a solo operator. You are excited to design day-to-day rather than managing or directing others. User-Obsessed: You love getting in front of clients, asking "why" repeatedly, and building based on real human behaviour rather than assumptions. Nice to Haves: Experience working within a fast-paced seed-stage startup (navigating pivots and rapid iteration cycles). Prior experience building design systems from scratch. A background or exposure to tax, accounting, or compliance tech. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months You will have launched a distinct visual identity that sets the company entirely apart from traditional, legacy tax software. Key user workflows will be completely redesigned based on your fresh user research. A scalable design system will be fully embedded into the engineering workflow. User research will be a core pillar of how the company builds product moving forward. To Apply If you are an ambitious designer who loves complex workflows and wants the financial upside of a generous equity and bonus structure, we want to hear from you. Please apply and include a link to your portfolio highlighting your experience with complex B2B SaaS data products. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with an incredibly exciting, fast-growing UK tax technology start-up that is rewriting the rules of the accountancy profession. Package of £85,000 with a 50% annual bonus + EMI Share Options Having already secured seed funding and currently progressing through a £1.5m round, they are building expert systems that transform incredibly complex tax legislation into clean, machine-readable code. Their platform is already live, integrated with Xero, and actively used by accounting practices supporting hundreds of SMEs. Up until now, the focus has been on flawless technical accuracy and functionality. Now, they need a Founding Product Designer to take complete ownership of the user experience and lead a ground-up redesign. There are no layers of bureaucracy, no endless sign-off processes, and no team to manage just yet. You will work directly with the founders (CEO/CTO) and sit face-to-face with users to turn a high-powered technical engine into a modern, intuitive, and genuinely beautiful B2B SaaS platform. The Role & Responsibilities As the solo design leader, you will be entirely hands-on, bridging the gap between complex backend data workflows and a seamless user experience. End-to-End Product Design: Own the UX/UI of the entire platform, including dashboard design, complex report builders, audit trail visualisations, and data ingestion flows. Build the Blueprint: Establish and maintain a scalable design system from scratch that the engineering team can build with efficiently. Deep User Research: Conduct direct research sessions with existing accounting firm clients. You will watch how they work, gather feedback, and translate those insights into definitive design choices. Shape the Brand: Define the visual identity of the product, moving it away from "boring compliance software" into a modern, distinct, and premium SaaS category. Domain Immersion : Work alongside in-house domain experts to understand UK tax logic, ensuring you can design with a true understanding of user intent. What We Are Looking For This role requires a unique blend of high-level systems thinking and flawless pixel-level execution. B2B SaaS Expertise: You have a proven track record designing complex tools where users interact with dense data points (e.g., fintech, compliance platforms, ERPs, dashboards, or advanced reporting tools). Systems Thinker: You look beyond individual screens. You care deeply about how data flows, how steps connect, and how to build user confidence through UI. 100% Hands-On: You thrive as a solo operator. You are excited to design day-to-day rather than managing or directing others. User-Obsessed: You love getting in front of clients, asking "why" repeatedly, and building based on real human behaviour rather than assumptions. Nice to Haves: Experience working within a fast-paced seed-stage startup (navigating pivots and rapid iteration cycles). Prior experience building design systems from scratch. A background or exposure to tax, accounting, or compliance tech. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months You will have launched a distinct visual identity that sets the company entirely apart from traditional, legacy tax software. Key user workflows will be completely redesigned based on your fresh user research. A scalable design system will be fully embedded into the engineering workflow. User research will be a core pillar of how the company builds product moving forward. To Apply If you are an ambitious designer who loves complex workflows and wants the financial upside of a generous equity and bonus structure, we want to hear from you. Please apply and include a link to your portfolio highlighting your experience with complex B2B SaaS data products. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
We have partnered with an ambitious, tax technology start-up that is solving one of the accountancy profession's most complex challenges, encoding dense legislation into structured, executable rules to automate expert decision-making at scale. Having secured initial seed funding and with a live accounting platform integration already driving revenue, they are now looking for a Head of Product to drive the roadmap from zero to one. This is not a corporate strategy role with layers of bureaucracy. It is a rare chance to step in as a founding product operator, working hand-in-glove with the founders and a newly appointed Founding Product Designer to build a disruptive B2B platform from its early foundations. The Role As the Head of Product, you will take complete day-to-day ownership of the product lifecycle. You will be the vital engine that translates market needs into a clear, focused roadmap. You will spend time on the ground with accounting clients, running deep user discovery sessions, and working alongside in-house specialists to dissect complex, data-heavy workflows. Your primary mission is to translate multi-layered compliance and financial data relationships into tight, definitive product requirements and actionable user stories for the engineering team Key Responsibilities Define, manage, and prioritise the end-to-end product lifecycle, making the firm choices necessary to protect the engineering team's focus. Conduct deep research and interviews with existing clients, converting real-world observations into definitive product insights. Translate complex legal legislation and user feedback into exceptionally clear, logic-driven user stories and acceptance criteria with zero ambiguity. Partner closely with the Founding Product Designere to marry the structural what and why of the product with an intuitive user experience. Collaborate with internal domain experts to map high-stakes tax rules into robust, deterministic product workflows. What We Are Looking For You have been a primary product decision-maker at an early-stage startup, ideally as employee number 1 to 20, meaning you understand the pace and reality of building from scratch. You do not need a tax background, but you must have a proven track record of mastering highly complex systems with dense, interlocking data points, such as Fintech, Regtech, Compliance, Legaltech, or advanced ERP workflows. You are a data-driven operator who prioritises core user value over simply shipping features, and you are comfortable holding your ground with founders when product trade-offs require it. You thrive in an environment with zero hand-holding, meaning you are happy to write your own specs, run your own user research, and actively unblock your own engineers. Nice to Have Prior experience within tax, accounting, or professional services automation software. Hands-on familiarity with deterministic rule engines or advanced data logic, rather than purely probabilistic AI. Experience working with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting API ecosystems. The Package This role offers fully remote working, a competitive 85,000 base salary + 50% bonus, and a meaningful equity allocation via an employee share scheme designed to ensure a significant financial reward. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with an ambitious, tax technology start-up that is solving one of the accountancy profession's most complex challenges, encoding dense legislation into structured, executable rules to automate expert decision-making at scale. Having secured initial seed funding and with a live accounting platform integration already driving revenue, they are now looking for a Head of Product to drive the roadmap from zero to one. This is not a corporate strategy role with layers of bureaucracy. It is a rare chance to step in as a founding product operator, working hand-in-glove with the founders and a newly appointed Founding Product Designer to build a disruptive B2B platform from its early foundations. The Role As the Head of Product, you will take complete day-to-day ownership of the product lifecycle. You will be the vital engine that translates market needs into a clear, focused roadmap. You will spend time on the ground with accounting clients, running deep user discovery sessions, and working alongside in-house specialists to dissect complex, data-heavy workflows. Your primary mission is to translate multi-layered compliance and financial data relationships into tight, definitive product requirements and actionable user stories for the engineering team Key Responsibilities Define, manage, and prioritise the end-to-end product lifecycle, making the firm choices necessary to protect the engineering team's focus. Conduct deep research and interviews with existing clients, converting real-world observations into definitive product insights. Translate complex legal legislation and user feedback into exceptionally clear, logic-driven user stories and acceptance criteria with zero ambiguity. Partner closely with the Founding Product Designere to marry the structural what and why of the product with an intuitive user experience. Collaborate with internal domain experts to map high-stakes tax rules into robust, deterministic product workflows. What We Are Looking For You have been a primary product decision-maker at an early-stage startup, ideally as employee number 1 to 20, meaning you understand the pace and reality of building from scratch. You do not need a tax background, but you must have a proven track record of mastering highly complex systems with dense, interlocking data points, such as Fintech, Regtech, Compliance, Legaltech, or advanced ERP workflows. You are a data-driven operator who prioritises core user value over simply shipping features, and you are comfortable holding your ground with founders when product trade-offs require it. You thrive in an environment with zero hand-holding, meaning you are happy to write your own specs, run your own user research, and actively unblock your own engineers. Nice to Have Prior experience within tax, accounting, or professional services automation software. Hands-on familiarity with deterministic rule engines or advanced data logic, rather than purely probabilistic AI. Experience working with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting API ecosystems. The Package This role offers fully remote working, a competitive 85,000 base salary + 50% bonus, and a meaningful equity allocation via an employee share scheme designed to ensure a significant financial reward. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
We have partnered with an incredibly exciting, fast-growing UK tax technology start-up that is rewriting the rules of the accountancy profession. Package of £85,000 with a 50% annual bonus + EMI Share Options .Having already secured seed funding and currently progressing through a £1.5m round, they are building expert systems that transform incredibly complex tax legislation into clean, machine-readable code. Their platform is already live, integrated with Xero, and actively used by accounting practices supporting hundreds of SMEs. Up until now, the focus has been on flawless technical accuracy and functionality. Now, they need a founding Head of Product Design to take complete ownership of the user experience and lead a ground-up redesign. This is a pure "founding designer" role. There are no layers of bureaucracy, no endless sign-off processes, and no team to manage just yet. You will work directly with the founders (CEO/CTO) and sit face-to-face with users to turn a high-powered technical engine into a modern, intuitive, and genuinely beautiful B2B SaaS platform. The Role & Responsibilities As the solo design leader, you will be entirely hands-on, bridging the gap between complex backend data workflows and a seamless user experience. End-to-End Product Design: Own the UX/UI of the entire platform, including dashboard design, complex report builders, audit trail visualisations, and data ingestion flows. Build the Blueprint: Establish and maintain a scalable design system from scratch that the engineering team can build with efficiently. Deep User Research: Conduct direct research sessions with existing accounting firm clients. You will watch how they work, gather feedback, and translate those insights into definitive design choices. Shape the Brand: Define the visual identity of the product, moving it away from "boring compliance software" into a modern, distinct, and premium SaaS category. Domain Immersion : Work alongside in-house domain experts to understand UK tax logic, ensuring you can design with a true understanding of user intent. What We Are Looking For This role requires a unique blend of high-level systems thinking and flawless pixel-level execution. B2B SaaS Expertise: You have a proven track record designing complex tools where users interact with dense data points (e.g., fintech, compliance platforms, ERPs, dashboards, or advanced reporting tools). Systems Thinker: You look beyond individual screens. You care deeply about how data flows, how steps connect, and how to build user confidence through UI. 100% Hands-On: You thrive as a solo operator. You are excited to design day-to-day rather than managing or directing others. User-Obsessed: You love getting in front of clients, asking "why" repeatedly, and building based on real human behaviour rather than assumptions. Nice to Haves: Experience working within a fast-paced seed-stage startup (navigating pivots and rapid iteration cycles). Prior experience building design systems from scratch. A background or exposure to tax, accounting, or compliance tech. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months You will have launched a distinct visual identity that sets the company entirely apart from traditional, legacy tax software. Key user workflows will be completely redesigned based on your fresh user research. A scalable design system will be fully embedded into the engineering workflow. User research will be a core pillar of how the company builds product moving forward. To Apply If you are an ambitious designer who loves complex workflows and wants the financial upside of a generous equity and bonus structure, we want to hear from you. Please apply and include a link to your portfolio highlighting your experience with complex B2B SaaS data products. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with an incredibly exciting, fast-growing UK tax technology start-up that is rewriting the rules of the accountancy profession. Package of £85,000 with a 50% annual bonus + EMI Share Options .Having already secured seed funding and currently progressing through a £1.5m round, they are building expert systems that transform incredibly complex tax legislation into clean, machine-readable code. Their platform is already live, integrated with Xero, and actively used by accounting practices supporting hundreds of SMEs. Up until now, the focus has been on flawless technical accuracy and functionality. Now, they need a founding Head of Product Design to take complete ownership of the user experience and lead a ground-up redesign. This is a pure "founding designer" role. There are no layers of bureaucracy, no endless sign-off processes, and no team to manage just yet. You will work directly with the founders (CEO/CTO) and sit face-to-face with users to turn a high-powered technical engine into a modern, intuitive, and genuinely beautiful B2B SaaS platform. The Role & Responsibilities As the solo design leader, you will be entirely hands-on, bridging the gap between complex backend data workflows and a seamless user experience. End-to-End Product Design: Own the UX/UI of the entire platform, including dashboard design, complex report builders, audit trail visualisations, and data ingestion flows. Build the Blueprint: Establish and maintain a scalable design system from scratch that the engineering team can build with efficiently. Deep User Research: Conduct direct research sessions with existing accounting firm clients. You will watch how they work, gather feedback, and translate those insights into definitive design choices. Shape the Brand: Define the visual identity of the product, moving it away from "boring compliance software" into a modern, distinct, and premium SaaS category. Domain Immersion : Work alongside in-house domain experts to understand UK tax logic, ensuring you can design with a true understanding of user intent. What We Are Looking For This role requires a unique blend of high-level systems thinking and flawless pixel-level execution. B2B SaaS Expertise: You have a proven track record designing complex tools where users interact with dense data points (e.g., fintech, compliance platforms, ERPs, dashboards, or advanced reporting tools). Systems Thinker: You look beyond individual screens. You care deeply about how data flows, how steps connect, and how to build user confidence through UI. 100% Hands-On: You thrive as a solo operator. You are excited to design day-to-day rather than managing or directing others. User-Obsessed: You love getting in front of clients, asking "why" repeatedly, and building based on real human behaviour rather than assumptions. Nice to Haves: Experience working within a fast-paced seed-stage startup (navigating pivots and rapid iteration cycles). Prior experience building design systems from scratch. A background or exposure to tax, accounting, or compliance tech. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months You will have launched a distinct visual identity that sets the company entirely apart from traditional, legacy tax software. Key user workflows will be completely redesigned based on your fresh user research. A scalable design system will be fully embedded into the engineering workflow. User research will be a core pillar of how the company builds product moving forward. To Apply If you are an ambitious designer who loves complex workflows and wants the financial upside of a generous equity and bonus structure, we want to hear from you. Please apply and include a link to your portfolio highlighting your experience with complex B2B SaaS data products. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
We have partnered with an ambitious, tax technology start-up that is solving one of the accountancy profession's most complex challenges, encoding dense legislation into structured, executable rules to automate expert decision-making at scale. Having secured initial seed funding and with a live accounting platform integration already driving revenue, they are now looking for a Founding Product Owner to drive the roadmap from zero to one. This is not a corporate strategy role with layers of bureaucracy. It is a rare chance to step in as a founding product operator, working hand-in-glove with the founders and a newly appointed Founding Product Designer to build a disruptive B2B platform from its early foundations. The Role As the Founding Product Owner, you will take complete day-to-day ownership of the product lifecycle. You will be the vital engine that translates market needs into a clear, focused roadmap. You will spend time on the ground with accounting clients, running deep user discovery sessions, and working alongside in-house specialists to dissect complex, data-heavy workflows. Your primary mission is to translate multi-layered compliance and financial data relationships into tight, definitive product requirements and actionable user stories for the engineering team Key Responsibilities Define, manage, and prioritise the end-to-end product lifecycle, making the firm choices necessary to protect the engineering team's focus. Conduct deep research and interviews with existing clients, converting real-world observations into definitive product insights. Translate complex legal legislation and user feedback into exceptionally clear, logic-driven user stories and acceptance criteria with zero ambiguity. Partner closely with the Founding Product Designere to marry the structural what and why of the product with an intuitive user experience. Collaborate with internal domain experts to map high-stakes tax rules into robust, deterministic product workflows. What We Are Looking For You have been a primary product decision-maker at an early-stage startup, ideally as employee number 1 to 20, meaning you understand the pace and reality of building from scratch. You do not need a tax background, but you must have a proven track record of mastering highly complex systems with dense, interlocking data points, such as Fintech, Regtech, Compliance, Legaltech, or advanced ERP workflows. You are a data-driven operator who prioritises core user value over simply shipping features, and you are comfortable holding your ground with founders when product trade-offs require it. You thrive in an environment with zero hand-holding, meaning you are happy to write your own specs, run your own user research, and actively unblock your own engineers. Nice to Have Prior experience within tax, accounting, or professional services automation software. Hands-on familiarity with deterministic rule engines or advanced data logic, rather than purely probabilistic AI. Experience working with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting API ecosystems. The Package This role offers fully remote working, a competitive £85,000 base salary + 50% bonus, and a meaningful equity allocation via an employee share scheme designed to ensure a significant financial reward. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with an ambitious, tax technology start-up that is solving one of the accountancy profession's most complex challenges, encoding dense legislation into structured, executable rules to automate expert decision-making at scale. Having secured initial seed funding and with a live accounting platform integration already driving revenue, they are now looking for a Founding Product Owner to drive the roadmap from zero to one. This is not a corporate strategy role with layers of bureaucracy. It is a rare chance to step in as a founding product operator, working hand-in-glove with the founders and a newly appointed Founding Product Designer to build a disruptive B2B platform from its early foundations. The Role As the Founding Product Owner, you will take complete day-to-day ownership of the product lifecycle. You will be the vital engine that translates market needs into a clear, focused roadmap. You will spend time on the ground with accounting clients, running deep user discovery sessions, and working alongside in-house specialists to dissect complex, data-heavy workflows. Your primary mission is to translate multi-layered compliance and financial data relationships into tight, definitive product requirements and actionable user stories for the engineering team Key Responsibilities Define, manage, and prioritise the end-to-end product lifecycle, making the firm choices necessary to protect the engineering team's focus. Conduct deep research and interviews with existing clients, converting real-world observations into definitive product insights. Translate complex legal legislation and user feedback into exceptionally clear, logic-driven user stories and acceptance criteria with zero ambiguity. Partner closely with the Founding Product Designere to marry the structural what and why of the product with an intuitive user experience. Collaborate with internal domain experts to map high-stakes tax rules into robust, deterministic product workflows. What We Are Looking For You have been a primary product decision-maker at an early-stage startup, ideally as employee number 1 to 20, meaning you understand the pace and reality of building from scratch. You do not need a tax background, but you must have a proven track record of mastering highly complex systems with dense, interlocking data points, such as Fintech, Regtech, Compliance, Legaltech, or advanced ERP workflows. You are a data-driven operator who prioritises core user value over simply shipping features, and you are comfortable holding your ground with founders when product trade-offs require it. You thrive in an environment with zero hand-holding, meaning you are happy to write your own specs, run your own user research, and actively unblock your own engineers. Nice to Have Prior experience within tax, accounting, or professional services automation software. Hands-on familiarity with deterministic rule engines or advanced data logic, rather than purely probabilistic AI. Experience working with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting API ecosystems. The Package This role offers fully remote working, a competitive £85,000 base salary + 50% bonus, and a meaningful equity allocation via an employee share scheme designed to ensure a significant financial reward. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Join us at Smartbox as an Engineering Manager! Are you a passionate Engineering Manager looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Engineering Manager, you will: Technical Planning & Delivery: Oversee day-to-day engineering task planning and execution across firmware, electronics, mechanical, and QA/test. Work cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to align technical planning with product goals, ensuring engineering output consistently meets expectations for quality, cost, and time. Support Engineers in making architectural decisions that are robust, scalable, and support long-term maintainability. Support Engineers in making informed platform decisions, balancing innovation, reliability, cost, and compliance. Make resourcing and delivery risks visible early at a leadership level. Provide oversight and guidance on our component technology roadmap, aligning technical direction with product strategy. Process, Quality & Compliance: Develop and uphold product realisation processes to comply with ISO 13485, including documentation, review, IOVV, and transfer. Take ownership for the engineering team s compliance with ISO 14971, IEC (phone number removed) and other related standards necessary for ensuring essential safety and performance. Ensure CAPA is executed with speed, precision, and clear, consistent communication that promotes trust, collaboration and resolution. QA/Test Oversight: Oversee hardware testing, including test planning, traceability, verification, and formal reporting. Manage the shared engineering lab space, ensuring it is safe, well-equipped, and well-used. Develop World-class Engineers: Provide regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and career development support. Help Engineers set meaningful goals and hold them accountable. Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members. Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience: A passion for improving lives through assistive technology. Bachelor s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. 3+ years experience leading teams to deliver innovative products in a highly regulated industry. Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to listen, mediate, motivate, and build consensus across diverse technical teams. A hands-on, people-first approach, with a genuine interest in helping others grow and succeed. Deep understanding of electronic embedded systems. Deep understanding of engineering best practices, including structured design reviews, traceability, risk-based validation, and root cause analysis with a focus on building safe, scalable, high-quality products. Proven ability to balance speed and quality, helping teams stay focused and aligned without micromanaging. Strong working knowledge of UK MDR, EU MDR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations for medical devices. Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 (quality management), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 60601 series (electrical safety). About Smartbox At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Click the link where you will be redirected to our Careers site where you can make your application. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Join us at Smartbox as an Engineering Manager! Are you a passionate Engineering Manager looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Engineering Manager, you will: Technical Planning & Delivery: Oversee day-to-day engineering task planning and execution across firmware, electronics, mechanical, and QA/test. Work cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to align technical planning with product goals, ensuring engineering output consistently meets expectations for quality, cost, and time. Support Engineers in making architectural decisions that are robust, scalable, and support long-term maintainability. Support Engineers in making informed platform decisions, balancing innovation, reliability, cost, and compliance. Make resourcing and delivery risks visible early at a leadership level. Provide oversight and guidance on our component technology roadmap, aligning technical direction with product strategy. Process, Quality & Compliance: Develop and uphold product realisation processes to comply with ISO 13485, including documentation, review, IOVV, and transfer. Take ownership for the engineering team s compliance with ISO 14971, IEC (phone number removed) and other related standards necessary for ensuring essential safety and performance. Ensure CAPA is executed with speed, precision, and clear, consistent communication that promotes trust, collaboration and resolution. QA/Test Oversight: Oversee hardware testing, including test planning, traceability, verification, and formal reporting. Manage the shared engineering lab space, ensuring it is safe, well-equipped, and well-used. Develop World-class Engineers: Provide regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and career development support. Help Engineers set meaningful goals and hold them accountable. Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members. Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience: A passion for improving lives through assistive technology. Bachelor s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. 3+ years experience leading teams to deliver innovative products in a highly regulated industry. Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to listen, mediate, motivate, and build consensus across diverse technical teams. A hands-on, people-first approach, with a genuine interest in helping others grow and succeed. Deep understanding of electronic embedded systems. Deep understanding of engineering best practices, including structured design reviews, traceability, risk-based validation, and root cause analysis with a focus on building safe, scalable, high-quality products. Proven ability to balance speed and quality, helping teams stay focused and aligned without micromanaging. Strong working knowledge of UK MDR, EU MDR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations for medical devices. Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 (quality management), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 60601 series (electrical safety). About Smartbox At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Click the link where you will be redirected to our Careers site where you can make your application. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
