About the Role
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.
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
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
Requirements
Python expertise
You have strong Python, backend software engineering experience.
Problem solving skills
You possess advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Cloud experience
You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
Software engineering best practices
You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
STEM degree
You are degree educated in a STEM discipline.
Nice to Have
You have some experience with Rust.
Experience with Typescript and/or C++ is a plus.
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
You will receive private medical insurance.
Enhanced parental leave
Enjoy enhanced parental leave.
Personal training budget
You will have a personal training and development budget.
23 days holiday
You will receive 23 days of holiday plus an additional day for your birthday.