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# Senior Python Developer Cyber Security

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Cybercrime
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42578360/

## About the Role

engineering challenges. The role offers plenty of scope for technical ownership, innovation and continuous learning within a fast paced R&D environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys tackling difficult technical problems, exploring emerging technologies and building software with real-world impact alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers. 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 advanced 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 What's in it

## Description

Senior Python Developer / Software Engineer Cambridge to £80k Are you a senior backend Python Developer looking to work on technology at the forefront of AI and cyber security? You could be progressing your career at one of the world's leading cyber security technology companies, where you'll help develop next generation software that protects organisations from increasingly sophisticated AI driven cyber threats. As a Senior Python Developer within the R&D team, you'll play a key role in the development of a Greenfield platform designed to defend against emerging AI powered attacks. Working in a highly collaborative engineering environment, you'll take ideas from rapid prototypes through to robust, production ready systems, helping to shape both the product and the underlying technology. You'll primarily develop high-performance backend services in Python, while also having the opportunity to work with Rust and other modern technologies, choosing the right tools to solve complex


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