Backend Software Engineer Python R&D
Backend Python engineer in the R&D team of a Cambridge cybersecurity firm building a greenfield product to combat AI-based security attacks. Day to day is rapid prototyping and platform development, mainly in Python with exposure to Rust and cloud platforms, hybrid from the Cambridge office twice a week.
- Compensation
- £65K / yr
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong Python, backend software engineering experience
- Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Enjoy learning and picking up new technologies
- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
- Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
- Degree educated in a STEM discipline
Nice to have
- Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++
Full description
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python R&D) Cambridge to £65k
Are you a backend focussed Software Engineer who enjoys problem solving and working on complex systems?
You could be progressing your career at the world's most advanced cybersecurity technology business that uses AI technology to protect clients across the globe from advanced cyber threats, working alongside a team of friendly and supportive people and enjoying a host of perks and benefits.
What's in it for you:
- Salary to £65k
- Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday
- Charity giving schemes
- Personal training and development budgets
Your role:
As a Backend Software Engineer within the R&D team you'll work on a new Greenfield product to combat the threat of AI based security attacks. You'll work on a range of complex and interesting projects from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
You'll be mainly working with backend Python but also with exposure to Rust and emerging technologies, using the right tool for the job in a rapid development environment, with lots of problem solving and iteration.
Location / WFH:
You'll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions.
About you:
- You have strong Python, backend software engineering experience
- You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies
- You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
- You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or C++
- You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
- You are degree educated in a STEM discipline