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Backend Software Engineer Python Data R&D

Client ServerChesterton, Cambridge🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£55k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python Data R&D) Cambridge onsite to £55k

Would you like to work on Greenfield projects at the cutting edge of medical technology?

You could be joining a well funded start-up, collaborating with scientists and other engineers to develop sensing and imaging terahertz solutions.

As a Backend Software Engineer you'll work on complex problems including image processing, machine learning, numerical simulation, user interfaces, databases, networking and interfacing with hardware. You'll be using a Python based tech stack but with constantly evolving technology that you'll be able to influence.

Location:

You'll join a talented team based just north of Cambridge (with parking available), on a fulltime basis (with some flexibility).

About you:

  • You have strong backend software engineering experience with Python, including Python libraries such as PyTorch, NumPy
  • You have experience working with asynchronous, parallel or distributed systems
  • You have a good knowledge of at least one relational database e.g. SQL Server, Oracle
  • You have a good understanding of TDD, CI/CD practices and modern software engineering best practices
  • You have experience with embedded software and / or IoT
  • You are comfortable in an R&D environment
  • You have an interest and understanding of Machine Learning and AI
  • You are degree educated in a relevant STEM discipline
  • You're collaborative, comfortable with Pair Programming and mentoring more junior engineers
  • Ideally you will also have experience with some of the following: Anaconda, Mamba, Poetry, C++, JavaScript, Haskell, OCaml, Rust

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will receive a competitive package:

  • Salary to £55k
  • Bonus
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Continual learning and self development
  • Complex interesting work at the cutting edge of technology

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python R&D TDD) opportunity.



Skills

Oracle
Rust
SQL
SQL Server
Machine Learning
NumPy
TDD
C++
Haskell
IoT
JavaScript
PyTorch
Python

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