Python Backend Engineer — Cybersecurity R&D (Greenfield)

Client Server Limited; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday + birthday

Charity giving schemes

Personal training budget

Job summary

Client Server Limited is seeking a Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer in Cambridge. You will work on a Greenfield product within the R&D team, focusing on Python backend work while exploring Rust and emerging technologies.

The role offers a hybrid model with office presence in Cambridge twice per week, plus generous benefits and development budgets. You should have strong Python and backend experience, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and backend software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to Rust, TypeScript or C++ is a plus.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices required.
• Degree in a STEM discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Greenfield backend product in Python.
• Work on complex systems and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with R&D on rapid prototyping and structured development.
• Apply best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Problem solving

Learning new tech

Software engineering best practices

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

Typescript

C++

Job description

Client Server Limited is seeking a Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer in Cambridge. You will work on a Greenfield product within the R&D team, focusing on Python backend work while exploring Rust and emerging technologies.

The role offers a hybrid model with office presence in Cambridge twice per week, plus generous benefits and development budgets. You should have strong Python and backend experience, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies.