Senior Software Engineer Python

About the Role

Join a pioneering cybersecurity company, globally recognized for utilizing AI to safeguard clients from sophisticated digital threats. This Senior Software Engineer role in the Research and Development team focuses on creating innovative Greenfield products designed to counteract AI-driven cyber attacks. You'll engage in diverse, challenging projects ranging from the fast prototyping of novel concepts to the methodical development of current platforms, fostering ongoing enhancement and inventiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend software development primarily using Python.
• Utilize emerging technologies such as Rust alongside Python to deliver optimal solutions within a fast-paced development environment.
• Contribute to continuous problem solving and iterative development processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience in backend software engineering with Python.
• Strong analytical abilities including advanced problem solving and critical thinking.
• Passion for acquiring and mastering new technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Some working knowledge of Rust, Typescript, and/or C++.
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Degree qualification in a STEM field.

Work Environment and Benefits

You will be part of a skillful and diverse team located in Cambridge, with flexible arrangements to work onsite twice weekly. The workplace promotes collaboration through free lunches and interactive problem-solving sessions.

• Competitive salary up to 80,000 plus performance bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Life assurance benefits.
• Generous enhanced parental leave policy.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• 23 days of annual leave plus an additional day on your birthday.
• Participation in charitable giving initiatives.
• Dedicated budgets for personal training and professional development.