Python Software Engineer Junior / Graduate

Client Server; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; 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 and development Bud.

Job summary

Client Server in Cambridge is seeking a Junior/Graduate Python Software Engineer to join the R&D team. You will work on a Greenfield product, mostly backend Python, with exposure to Rust, TypeScript, and C++ using a rapid development approach.

You will join the Cambridge office twice a week with WFH options, and enjoy a supportive team, learning opportunities, and a competitive package up to £50k.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline with 2.1 or above.
• Python backend software engineering experience (including placement year).
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Enjoy learning and picking up new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Familiar with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Collaborative and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Greenfield product to combat AI-based security threats.
• Prototype new ideas and drive structured development of existing platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Focus on backend Python with exposure to Rust and emerging technologies.

Skills

Python

Problem solving

Learning

Rust

Typescript

C++

Education

BSc in a STEM discipline (2.1+)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

Typescript

C++

Job description

Python Software Engineer Junior / Graduate Client Server•Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Python Software Engineer (Junior / Graduate) Cambridge / WFH to £50k

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer with strong Python development skills?

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 Junior / Graduate Python Software Engineer 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 Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and learning opportunities.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join a highly talented and supportive 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 are degree educated in a STEM discipline, having achieved a 2.1 or above at BSc
• You have Python backend software engineering experience (this could have been gained as a placement year)
• 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 are familiar with other programming languages such as Rust, Typescript and / or C++
• You're collaborative, keen to learn and improve your skills

What's in it for you:

• Salary to £50k
• 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

Full-time