Backend Software Engineer Python - Technologist

Client Server Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

23 days holiday + birthday leave

Charity donations

Training and development budgets

Job summary

Client Server Limited is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our R&D team in Cambridge. You will mainly work with Python on a Greenfield project aimed at countering AI-based security threats, using Rust and other tools where appropriate.

You’ll contribute from rapid prototyping to structured development, emphasising best practices, problem solving and continuous improvement. The role offers a hybrid Cambridge office schedule with flexible working and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend experience and backend software engineering skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Enjoy learning and picking up new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Degree in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Greenfield product to counter AI-based security threats.
• Prototype new ideas rapidly and iteratively.
• Structure and extend existing platforms with the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with the R&D team and stakeholders.

Skills

Python backend

Backend software engineering

Problem solving

Learning new tech

AWS/Azure/GCP

Rust/TypeScript/C++

Software engineering best practices

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Python

Rust

TypeScript

C++

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python Rust C++) Cambridge to £80k

Do you have strong backend software development experience?

You could be joining 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.

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 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

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python) you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £80k + Bonus
• 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