Senior Python Engineer – AI Cybersecurity Backend

Client Server; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Python) in Cambridge to develop a new Greenfield product for AI-powered cybersecurity. You will primarily build backend Python services, with occasional use of Rust, TypeScript, or C++, in a rapid, iterative environment.

The role requires advanced Python backend expertise, strong problem solving, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Hybrid work with Cambridge office presence twice weekly is offered along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python backend software development experience.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to rapid development cycles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.
• Solid knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Degree in a STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work on a new Greenfield product to combat AI-based security threats.
• Develop and iterate on backend Python components, with Rust/TS/C++ as needed.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping and structured development across platforms.

Skills

Python

Backend software engineering

Problem solving

Learning new technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Rust/TS/C++ exposure

STEM degree knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Client Server is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Python) in Cambridge to develop a new Greenfield product for AI-powered cybersecurity. You will primarily build backend Python services, with occasional use of Rust, TypeScript, or C++, in a rapid, iterative environment.

The role requires advanced Python backend expertise, strong problem solving, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Hybrid work with Cambridge office presence twice weekly is offered along with competitive benefits.