Polyglot software engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech startup in Portsmouth is seeking a Polyglot Software Engineer with proficiency in multiple programming languages. Join a dynamic environment focused on innovative database solutions, tackling real-world challenges while playing a key role in shaping the company's technical roadmap. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, equity options, and the chance to contribute to a commercially disruptive product.

Benefits

Equity on offer

Opportunity for rapid growth

Participation in exciting projects

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust is required.
• Experience with SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle.
• Quick learner and independent problem-solver are essential.

Responsibilities

• Building features for a database virtualisation platform.
• Tackling performance and scalability challenges.
• Working cross-functionally with various teams.

Skills

Proficiency in 3+ languages

Strong fundamentals in algorithms

Systems design

Data structures

Ability to solve complex problems

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions)

Job description

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Client:

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Polyglot Software Engineer

? Hybrid – Southampton (1 day fortnightly) | ? £60–80k + Equity | ? Deep-Tech Startup | ? £60B Market Opportunity

We’re working with an early-stage deep-tech startup that’s gunning for a slice of the £60B SQL database market — and doing so with serious technical firepower.

Fresh off a £1.2M pre-seed and mid-way through a further £7M raise, they already have live enterprise customers and a product solving high-stakes, real-world problems. This is a true ground-floor opportunity — you’ll be working on core product and platform decisions, right as they scale their UK engineering team.

The Mission:

They’re building a platform that makes databases interchangeable — allowing enterprise applications to move seamlessly between different SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.) without rewriting core logic. Think: zero-downtime migrations, deep system integration, and high-performance virtualisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building features for a next-gen database virtualisation platform
• Tackling performance, scalability, and system interoperability challenges
• Writing clean, well-tested code in multiple languages
• Working cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and architecture teams
• Helping shape the technical roadmap and scaling engineering processes

What You’ll Need:

• Proficiency in 3+ languages (e.g., C++, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust)
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, systems design, and data structures
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Ability to pick up new tech fast and solve complex problems independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, early-stage environment

Nice to Have:

• Deep understanding of database internals or data migration
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions)

The Stack:

Why It’s Exciting:

Join at the inflection point — live customers, big funding round, rapid growth ahead

Take ownership of core engineering challenges that actually matter

Be part of building something technically ambitious and commercially disruptive

Equity on offer — strong long-term upside

This one’s perfect for engineers who love tough problems, clean design, and working across languages and platforms. If that’s you, drop me a message and let’s have a chat.