Python Software Engineer

Opus Resourcing Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology recruitment agency is seeking a Software Engineer with strong Back End Python skills to join a world-leading company in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will collaborate with a distributed team to design and maintain core components of a secure video platform. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in Back End development and familiarity with cloud environments. This position offers a salary of £50-75k, alongside excellent growth opportunities and a focus on software quality.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for real ownership in projects

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Back End Python development.
• Strong interest in network programming and asynchronous programming.
• Experience in distributed systems and Client Server architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a globally distributed engineering team.
• Design and maintain core components of a Real Time video platform.
• Contribute to distributed systems used by hundreds of thousands of users.

Skills

Back End development in Python

Asynchronous and network programming

Distributed systems exposure

Linux-based development

Cloud environments familiarity (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Unit, integration, and system testing

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM subject

Tools

Virtualisation platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)

Job description

Software engineer with sound Back End Python skills is required to join the R&D, product‑centric engineering team in Reading, Berkshire, for a world‑leading company specialising in secure video collaboration technology, where software quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. The role is based in Reading, UK, and involves working closely with teams across the UK and Europe, with occasional travel.

Location: Reading, with some office presence to be part of the team. Salary Circa £50-75k + Bens + Stock

Key skills required for the Software Engineer role - Python/Distributed Systems

• Strong commercial experience Circa 2-5 years developing performant Back End systems in Python OR C OR C++ OR Rust
• Experience or strong interest in asynchronous and network programming
• Exposure to some of distributed systems, networking and Client Server architectures
• Comfortable working in Linux‑based development environments
• Interest in learning systems programming languages such as C, C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with virtualisation platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper‑V) and/or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• A quality‑driven mindset, with experience in unit, integration, and system testing
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to discuss complex technical concepts clearly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM subject from a red bricks University (or equivalent experience)

What you’ll do as a Software Engineer - Python/Distributed Systems

• Collaborate with a highly skilled, globally distributed engineering team
• Design, build, and maintain core components of a Real Time video platform
• Contribute to distributed systems used by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide
• Solve complex, meaningful technical challenges in a production environment
• Continuously improve software quality through testing, automation, and best practices

Why this role as a Software Engineer - Python/Distributed Systems?

• Engineering‑led culture - strong focus on software quality, test automation, and clean design
• Growth mindset - ongoing learning and development opportunities, working with cutting‑edge distributed systems
• Inclusive, people‑first environment - diverse perspectives are actively encouraged and valued
• Real ownership - your work is visible, impactful, and tied directly to product success
• Purpose‑driven technology - enabling secure, seamless communication for critical use cases worldwide

Backgrounds could include security, telecoms, video, networking, media, and Real Time or distributed systems, including Client Server systems.

Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.

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