Backend Software Engineer Python - Start-up

Client Server; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Client Server in Cirencester is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to design and build greenfield data-centric services that monitor Arctic ice flows and related data for clients in government, defence and energy.

You will own backend features end-to-end, work with geospatial processing, and apply AI tools like Claude in daily workflows within a fast-growing startup environment offering equity.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend development experience for data-centric applications.
• Knowledge of geospatial or image processing technologies is required.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) in daily workflows is a plus.
• Prior exposure to startups or small teams and ownership mindset is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Greenfield, data-centric backend services.
• Monitor Arctic ice flows and related data points for government/defence/energy clients.
• Own features end-to-end from ideation through production deployment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

Python backend development

Geospatial processing

Image processing

AI tools (Claude)

Startup / small team

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python) Cirencester / WFH to £85k

Do you have a good understanding of geospatial or image processing technology combined with Python backend engineering skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Backend Software Engineer role at a well funded start-up developing an AI powered intelligence platform that transforms satellite imagery and scientific data into actionable insights about the Arctic. Combining cutting edge machine learning with physics based modelling, the team is tackling problems with real-world impact on climate, infrastructure and global decision-making (please note this is used for Defence clients as well as environmental).

As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop Greenfield, data centric applications that monitor artic ice flows and various other data points for clients within governments, defence, energy exploration and conservation. You'll focus on Python backend services, taking ownership of projects and working end-to-end from ideation through to production of new features and applications.

Location:

You’ll be based in a beautiful Cotswolds (near Cirencester) office, with stunning views and a range of facilities including free parking onsite (not commutable on public transport) two days a week with flexibility to work from home the other three days.

About you:

• You have strong Python backend development skills; Ruby would also be useful but not essential
• You have a good knowledge of geospatial or image processing technology
• You're comfortable using AI tools such as Claude in your everyday workflow
• You have experience in a start-up or small business, keen to work on Greenfield projects with ownership
• You're collaborative with great communication skills, happy to partake in technical discussions and decision making
• You're degree educated in a STEM discipline

What's in it for you:

• Salary to £85k
• Equity
• Impactful role with great career progression as the company scales