Backend Software Developer

cThings Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support and mentoring

Opportunities to lead and define products

Solid work-life balance

22 days holiday

Contributory company pension scheme

Job summary

cThings Limited in Cambridge is looking for a mid-level software developer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge IoT devices and systems. The role involves tackling diverse software challenges, from firmware writing to machine learning analytics, and requires collaboration across all company areas to ensure effective problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess excellent Python skills, and have experience with cloud platforms and RESTful API development. Benefits include mentoring, opportunities for advancement, and a solid work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least two years working as a software developer.
• Deep understanding of Python and best practice coding.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, ideally AWS.

Responsibilities

• Help develop advanced IoT devices and systems.
• Work on diverse software challenges, including firmware development.
• Lead prototyping of products for usability and research activities.

Skills

Python coding skills

RESTful API development

Cloud computing platforms (AWS)

SQL (MySQL)

DevOps knowledge

Education

1st or 2:1 degree in computer science, engineering or scientific degree

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Docker

Redis

Elasticsearch

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a mid-level software developer to help develop advanced IoT devices and systems, tackle a variety of software challenges, lead product prototyping, and collaborate with teams across the company to ensure we solve the right problems.

Responsibilities

• Help develop the latest and most advanced IoT devices and systems
• Work on a wide range of software challenges, from writing firmware for devices to working on our analytics and machine learning environment
• Lead in prototyping products and ideas for usability and other research activities
• Work closely with all areas of the company—from product management, through developers and stakeholders—to make sure that we are solving the right problems

Qualifications

• A 1st or 2:1 degree in computer science, engineering or a scientific degree from a Russell Group university
• At least two years working as a software developer
• Demonstrably excellent Python coding skills, including deep understanding of the language and how to build robust, well‑designed code to the latest best practice
• Good understanding of RESTful API development and appropriate authorisation/authentication schemes – experience using Flask or FastAPI would be useful
• Experience working with cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS) and understanding of serverless and micro‑service architecture
• Good working knowledge of SQL (preferably MySQL) and ideally NoSQL (preferably Redis and/or Elasticsearch)
• Understanding of DevOps, specifically knowledge of Source Control and Docker
• Knowledge of HTML, PHP and CSS would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Dedicated support and mentoring
• Opportunities to lead and define the products you work on
• A vibrant start‑up atmosphere
• Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work‑life balance. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential
• 22 days holiday
• Contributory company pension scheme