Senior Software Engineer

Proclinical Staffing; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Python-based services on Linux, with a focus on cloud-connected networking and embedded environments. You will contribute to architecture decisions and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to balance technical excellence with business outcomes.

The role involves building Web APIs, WebSockets, and video streaming components, and debugging C/C++ code when needed.

Qualifications

• Solid Python development experience with pytest and mocking.
• Experience debugging and modifying C/C++ code.
• Familiarity with WebSockets and Web APIs.
• Strong Linux knowledge including systemd, v4l2, ntp, iptables.
• Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, NAT.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Python applications and services.
• Building and supporting cloud-connected solutions using Web APIs and WebSockets.
• Debugging and enhancing C/C++ code where required.
• Working with Linux-based systems and troubleshooting system-level issues.
• Collaborating with cloud, mobile, web, and embedded engineering teams.
• Contributing to architecture discussions and evaluating technical trade-offs.

Skills

Python

Linux

WebSockets

Web APIs

C/C++

Networking basics

Video streaming

Embedded systems

Tools

systemd

ntp

iptables

v4l2

Job description

Software Engineer | Python, Linux & Video Streaming Technologies

We're Hiring: Senior Software Engineer

Are you a passionate Software Engineer with strong Python expertise and experience working across cloud-connected, networking, and embedded environments? We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Python applications and services
• Building and supporting cloud-connected solutions using Web APIs and WebSockets
• Debugging and enhancing C/C++ code where required
• Working with Linux-based systems and troubleshooting system-level issues
• Collaborating with cloud, mobile, web, and embedded engineering teams
• Contributing to architecture discussions and evaluating technical trade-offs

What We're Looking For

• Strong Python development experience, including pytest, mocking, and software design patterns
• Ability to read, debug, and make targeted changes to C/C++ codebases
• Experience with WebSockets, Web APIs, and cloud-connected applications
• Strong Linux knowledge, including tools such as:
  • v4l2
  • systemd
  • ntp
  • iptables
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including:
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • NAT
  • Network debugging and troubleshooting

Bonus Skills

• FFmpeg, GStreamer, WebRTC, or live streaming technologies
• Video streaming protocols such as RTP/RTSP and HLS/DASH
• Understanding of latency, jitter, packet loss, bitrate, frame drops, and buffering metrics
• Experience with embedded or resource-constrained devices

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical business outcomes
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset