Python Developer - Problem Solver

Client Server; 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

Job summary

Client Server in Cambridge is seeking a Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer to design and implement backend systems for a cutting-edge cybersecurity product. You will contribute to a Greenfield project, prototyping ideas quickly and delivering robust software with best practices.

The role focuses on Python for backend work, with exposure to Rust, Typescript, and C++ in a rapid development environment. Expect a collaborative team in a Cambridge office with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend software engineering experience.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Enjoy learning and picking up new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, Typescript and/or C++.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Degree educated in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Greenfield product to combat AI-based security threats.
• Prototyping ideas rapidly and then developing structured platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the tech stack.
• Mainly backend Python with exposure to Rust, Typescript or C++ and other emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled R&D team in a Cambridge office environment.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Problem solving

Learning new technologies

Software engineering best practices

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

Typescript

C++

Job description

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer Cambridge to £65k

Are you a technologist Python Developer who enjoys problem solving and working on complex systems?

You could be progressing your career at 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 Python Developer 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 exposure to 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

• Salary to £65k
• 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