IT & Software

Backend Software Engineer Python R&D

Client Server

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a Greenfield cybersecurity product, delivering robust backend services and rapid prototyping in a fast-moving R&D environment. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to solve complex problems and apply the right technologies for each task. The position focuses on building scalable systems that defend against AI-based security threats and drive continuous improvement. You’ll work mostly with Python while integrating Rust and other languages as needed, in a cloud-enabled setup. This is an opportunity to shape a cutting-edge security platform and grow with a supportive, tech-driven team.

Pay / Benefits
  • Salary to 80k + Bonus
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Personal training and development budgets
Responsibilities
  • Develop backend services primarily in Python for a Greenfield product
  • Prototype new ideas rapidly and contribute to structured development of existing platforms
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers in a fast-paced development environment
  • Leverage Rust, TypeScript and/or C++ as appropriate for the task
  • Work in cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP) and follow software engineering best practices
Key requirements
  • Advanced Python and backend software engineering experience
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
  • Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++
  • Solid knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Degree educated in a STEM discipline
  • problem solving
  • critical thinking
  • continuous learning
  • Python
  • Rust
  • TypeScript

Reference: WJ-747_30141585

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