Staff Engineer Python GCP SaaS

linkup; Chesterton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Staff Engineer / Developer with strong backend Python skills to contribute to their AI and Machine Learning platform. This role offers a competitive salary up to £120k, along with stock options, private health care, and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include owning projects throughout the development lifecycle and providing technical leadership within an Agile team. Work mostly remote with occasional visits to Cambridge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Private health care

Life assurance

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday

Cambridge Botanic membership

Continual self-development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong Python software engineering background.
• Experience working on SaaS products.
• Good knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the core product, an AI and Machine Learning platform.
• Take ownership of projects across the full development lifecycle.
• Provide code reviews and technical leadership.
• Work independently while collaborating with the Agile team.

Skills

Backend Python development

SaaS product experience

Coaching and mentoring

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps tools

Agile team experience

Education

2.1 or above in a STEM discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Staff Engineer / Developer (Python GCP SaaS) Cambridge / WFH to £120k Are you a technologist with strong backend Python skills looking for an opportunity to work on complex and interesting systems at the cutting edge of technology? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Staff Engineer role, working on real-world problems within a high successful SaaS tech company. What's in it for you: Competitive salary - to £120k Stock options Private Health Care Life Assurance Up to 6% employer pension contribution 25 days holiday Cambridge Botanic membership Continual self development opportunities Remote working (x1 day a week in Cambridge, close to the station) Your role: As a Staff Engineer you'll contribute to the core product, an AI and Machine Learning platform that is used within the automotive sector for a range of purposes e.g. engine calibration. You'll take ownership of projects, working across the full development lifecycle, architecting, designing and developing high quality software and APIs with a focus on Python backend development. You'll be a senior member of an Agile team, providing code reviews, technical leadership and will also take ownership of particular projects, working independently. Location / WFH: You'll be able to work from most of the time, joining the team in Cambridge once a month. About you: You have a strong Python software engineering background You have experience of working on SaaS products, any cloud provider is fine, you'll work with GCP going forward You have a good knowledge of software engineering best practices and are happy to coach and mentor more junior engineers You're comfortable taking ownership of projects You're familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and cloud computing services (e.g. Google Cloud Platform) You're collaborative with great communication skills and Agile team experience You have a 2.1 or above in a STEM discipline, Computer Science or similar Apply now to find out more about this Staff Engineer / Developer (Python GCP SaaS) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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