Senior Software Engineer

Salt; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing R&D team. The role is hands-on, shaping architecture and driving product innovation.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical strategy, and deliver scalable, production-grade solutions in a hybrid Cambridge environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing large-scale software architectures.
• Proven track record with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and complex systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive architectural direction for products and platforms.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Deliver scalable, production-grade software with robust security considerations.

Skills

Software Architecture

CI/CD

Security & Complex Systems

Job description

Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer | Cambridge, UK (Hybrid)

We are partnering with an innovative technology organisation seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing R&D team.

This is a strategic, hands-on engineering role for an individual who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, shaping architectural direction, and mentoring engineering talent. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving product innovation, influencing technical strategy, and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Software Architecture & Design
• CI/CD and Modern Engineering Practices
• Cybersecurity and Complex Systems Analysis

• This opportunity is well suited to a senior engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for innovation.