Python Developer - Problem Solver

Client Server Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 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 budgets

Job summary

Client Server Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer to help build a new Greenfield product within an advanced cybersecurity platform. You will primarily work on backend Python, with exposure to Rust and emerging tech in a rapid development environment.

You’ll join the R&D team, collaborate with a talented group, and enjoy a mix of office time in Cambridge and remote-friendly working patterns, plus a package of benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and backend software engineering experience.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn and pick up new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Degree educated in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Greenfield backend product in Python.
• Prototype ideas rapidly and drive structured development of existing platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable fast, iterative progress.
• Apply software engineering best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Problem solving

AWS / Azure / GCP

Rust exposure

TypeScript exposure

C++ exposure

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 will 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 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