Full Stack Software Engineer (React & Python)

Darktrace Ltd; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer. In this hybrid role, you will design and develop a cloud detection product while collaborating with product teams. The ideal candidate has full-stack development experience, proficiency in React or Python, and an interest in cybersecurity. Benefits include a generous holiday policy, private medical insurance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + public holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance 4x base salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to effectively work across teams.
• Experience in full-stack development, shipping reliable software.
• Ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend and frontend services.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Proactive attitude

Full-stack development experience

Proficiency in React

Proficiency in Python

Interest in cybersecurity

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

ElasticSearch

Postgres

Redis

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Overview

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building a cloud detection and response product that helps customers to identify and resolve cyber‑attacks in cloud environments. This hybrid role requires two days of in‑office attendance in London each week.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and frontend interfaces using Python, React, and related technologies.
• Collaborate closely with product teams and other engineers to deliver high‑quality features and improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning to ensure best practices and high code quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and systems.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all aspects of development and deployment.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Typescript, React, NextJS, TailwindCSS, Cypress, Jest
• Backend: Python, ElasticSearch, Postgres, Redis, AWS/Azure/GCP, CloudFormation & Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS)

Qualifications

• Problem‑solving and creative thinking skills; comfortable tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate ideas and work effectively across teams.
• Team‑oriented mindset, thriving in a collaborative environment and contributing positively to group dynamics.
• Startup mentality – independent, proactive, and adaptable in fast‑paced settings.
• Full‑stack development experience, building and shipping reliable software across the stack.
• React or Python proficiency and a solid understanding of their fundamentals.
• Interest in cybersecurity or cloud technologies would be valued.

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape. Founded in 2013, Darktrace protects nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience, securing the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday + public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner and children.
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.