Senior Software Engineer

SR2; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable web platforms in a hybrid work setting. Candidates should have strong expertise in Python, Flask, and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders and deploying applications using modern frameworks. The role offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive holiday

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in building end-to-end web platforms using Python (Django).
• Ability to collaborate in an agile, cross-disciplinary team.
• Proficient in containerizing applications with Docker.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rebuild of a high-volume platform.
• Build and deploy containerized web applications using modern frameworks.
• Partner with non-technical stakeholders to design user-focused solutions.

Skills

Python

Flask

Django

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Containerization

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer 55,000 - 65,000 Cambridge Python Django/Flask/FastAPI GCP/AWS/Azure
Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid/remote-first)
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
FTC: Fixed-term contract (18 months)

Tech Stack:

• Essential:
  • Backend: Python (Flask/FastAPI/Django)
  • Cloud Systems: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Bonus:
  • Frontend: React/TypeScript

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with refined technical skills across API development and DevOps practices, looking for a new role in a forward-thinking, collaborative team?

We are working with an organisation well known for fostering creativity, collaboration, and making a positive impact. This organisation are looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to play a key part in their ongoing technical success and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the rebuild of a high-volume platform.
• Work as part of a small, tight-knit engineering squad embedded within a wider, collaborative tech function.
• Partner directly with non-technical stakeholders to understand challenges, design user-focused solutions, and bring new ideas to life.
• Build, test, and deploy containerised web applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Contribute to agile ceremonies, code reviews, and shared documentation, championing best practices in continuous delivery and infrastructure-as-code.

Requirements for Success

• Building end-to-end web platforms using Python (Django), developing RESTful APIs
• Collaborating within an agile, cross-disciplinary team to tackle technical and commercial challenges.
• Containerising applications with Docker for consistent development and release.
• Launching and managing applications within cloud-hosted infrastructure.
• Embedding testing into everyday development, with a focus on writing the right tests at the right layers.

In addition to their technical expertise, the ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset and a deep commitment to continuous improvement. They are adept at creating scalable, efficient solutions using technologies such as Python and modern web frameworks in a containerised environment. With a keen eye for detail, they are driven by a desire to make a positive impact with a user-focused approach to development.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Remote first/hybrid
• Competitive holiday & pensions
• Private healthcare
• And more!

Interested and ready to take your Development career to the next level? Get in touch at (url removed) or drop me a call for a confidential chat at (phone number removed).

Senior Software Engineer 55,000 - 65,000 Cambridge Python Django/Flask/FastAPI GCP/AWS/Azure