Backend Software Engineer – Python/Django (Hybrid)

Pexip; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pexip is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our Reading, UK team. You will work with engineers in the UK and Norway to develop and improve Pexip Secure Meetings offerings, including Justice. The role is office-based in Reading, with some flexibility to work from home when needed.

You must have the right to work in the UK or Norway. Your day-to-day involves building features, testing, debugging, and creating automated tests for our management software.

Qualifications

• A software engineer with Python and Django experience.
• 3+ years backend development experience.
• Experience with Git and code reviews.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated unit and end-to-end tests.
• Experience with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Understanding of SBOM and secure software development.
• Strong English communication.
• Foundational networking knowledge.
• Good design judgment and user-focused UI thinking.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for Pexip Secure Meetings for Justice.
• Maintain, test, debug and create automated tests for features.
• Assist with development of other products in the portfolio.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, UX designers and others.
• Be proactive in learning and skill development.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

Django

Backend development

Git

Automated testing

REST/WebSocket

SBOM security

English communication

Networking basics

Self-motivation

User-centric design

Teamwork

Tools

Docker

CI pipelines

Linux

Databases

Figma

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Job description

Pexip is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our Reading, UK team. You will work with engineers in the UK and Norway to develop and improve Pexip Secure Meetings offerings, including Justice. The role is office-based in Reading, with some flexibility to work from home when needed.

You must have the right to work in the UK or Norway. Your day-to-day involves building features, testing, debugging, and creating automated tests for our management software.