Senior Python Software Architect — Cybersecurity & Cloud

Salt Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Search in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to lead the design and development of complex software systems in a hybrid role.

You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, production‑grade solutions.

Required: senior/lead/architect level experience with Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript, strong architecture and system design, and exposure to Docker, CI/CD, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• Senior/Lead/Architect level software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Proven experience with software architecture and system design.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
• Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions.
• Develop scalable, production-grade solutions from concept to deployment.
• Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technology.

Skills

Senior/Lead/Architect

Python

C++

Rust

JavaScript

Software architecture

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Salt Search in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to lead the design and development of complex software systems in a hybrid role.

You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, production‑grade solutions.

Required: senior/lead/architect level experience with Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript, strong architecture and system design, and exposure to Docker, CI/CD, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).