Backend Software Engineer Typescript

Client Server; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday + birthday

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Backend Software Engineer / Developer (TypeScript) in Cambridge with work-from-home flexibility up to £70k. The role focuses on backend TypeScript services for the customer portal, within a cyber security context, and involves turning prototypes into robust, production-grade systems.

You will work in a collaborative R&D environment, with hybrid office presence twice a week in Cambridge, enjoying a supportive team culture, ongoing learning, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong backend TypeScript experience.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Good understanding of secure coding principles.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Python and/or Rust is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services for the customer portal using TypeScript.
• Collaborate with R&D to move prototypes into production-grade systems.
• Shape the product and underlying technology through constructive feedback and ownership.

Skills

Backend TypeScript

Advanced problem solving

Critical thinking

Software engineering practices

Security-minded coding

Tools

Kubernetes

Python

Rust

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (TypeScript) Cambridge / WFH to £70k

Are you a backend focussed TypeScript Engineer?

You could be progressing your career at one of the world's leading cyber security technology companies, where you'll help develop next generation software that protects organisations from increasingly sophisticated AI driven cyber threats.

As a Backend Software Engineer you'll design and develop backend services for the customer portal, primarily using TypeScript. Working in a highly collaborative engineering environment, you'll take ideas from rapid prototypes through to robust, production ready systems, helping to shape both the product and the underlying technology.

The role offers plenty of scope for technical ownership, innovation and continuous learning within a fast paced R&D environment.

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 backend TypeScript experience
• You're familiar with containerisation using Kubernetes
• You have a good appreciation of building secure applications
• You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Experience with Python and / or Rust is desirable but not essential

What's in it for you:

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

• Salary to £70k + 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

Backend Software Engineer TypeScript Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England