Senior Python Developer – AI Cybersecurity (Hybrid)

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary to £80k

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday + birthday

Charity giving schemes

Training budgets

Job summary

Client Server in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join the R&D team, delivering high-performance backend services and contributing to a greenfield platform for defending against AI-powered cyber threats.

You will work in a collaborative engineering environment, taking ideas from rapid prototypes to robust, production-ready systems while exploring Rust and other modern technologies. This role offers ownership and continuous learning in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python and backend software engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and staying current.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance backend services in Python and contribute to greenfield platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to turn prototypes into production-ready systems.
• Own technical decisions and drive innovation within a fast-paced R&D environment.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

C++/Rust/TS

Software engineering best practices

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Client Server in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join the R&D team, delivering high-performance backend services and contributing to a greenfield platform for defending against AI-powered cyber threats.

You will work in a collaborative engineering environment, taking ideas from rapid prototypes to robust, production-ready systems while exploring Rust and other modern technologies. This role offers ownership and continuous learning in a fast-paced setting.