Backend Software Engineer Python R&D

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday + birthday

Charity giving schemes

Personal training and development

Free lunches

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to work on a new Greenfield product in the R&D team. The role focuses on Python backend development with occasional Rust, TypeScript, or C++ work in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.

The position offers a Cambridge hybrid setup, joining the team twice weekly in the office, with competitive pay up to £65k and a comprehensive benefits package including pensions, private medical, and generous training budgets.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and backend software engineering experience.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn and pick up new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Solid knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Degree educated in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend Python for a Greenfield product.
• Prototype new ideas rapidly and drive structured development.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement and innovation across the platform.
• Work with Rust/TypeScript/C++ when appropriate in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the team in a Cambridge hybrid setting.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

Problem solving

Learning new tech

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

TypeScript

C++

Software engineering best practices

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

TypeScript

C++

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python R&D) Cambridge to £65k

Are you a backend focussed Software Engineer who enjoys problem solving and working on complex systems?

You could be progressing your career at the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits.

What's in it for you:

• Salary to £65k
• Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday
• Charity giving schemes
• Personal training and development budgets

Your role:

As a Backend Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll work on a new Greenfield product to combat the threat of AI based security attacks. You'll work on a range of complex and interesting projects from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

You'll be mainly working with backend Python but also with exposure to Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions.

About you:

• You have strong Python, backend software engineering experience
• You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies
• You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or C++
• You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
• You are degree educated in a STEM discipline