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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software as a Service, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Flask (Web Framework)
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26441

## About the Role

They now seek a skilled Senior Software Engineer with proven skills in building SaaS platforms in a commercial setting. This product has an API as the back-end and a web-based dashboard at the front-end. The mathematical models are often written in Python and so Software Engineers with good knowledge of Django, REST and Flask frameworks as well as the Dash UX toolkit would be of particular interest.

In this senior position, the ideal candidate will be happy to lead small teams and would also be comfortable interacting with clients directly, including gathering information on requirements and presenting information on progress and outcomes to colleagues and external stakeholders alike. They must be able to produce clean, well-structured object-oriented code and mentor more junior engineers., * A good degree in Computer Science or similar technical subject, possibly also backed by a PhD.

 * Substantial commercial full stack coding experience.
 * Excellent communication skills and a desire to lead and inspire small teams, planning skills and a commitment to delivery.
 * Good knowledge of relational databases, Git version control, testing and QA frameworks.

Full right to work in the UK without time limit or sponsorship will also be necessary.

Favoured skills

 * Good understanding of and conversant with PostgreSQL, MVC/ORM with Django and/or Flask.
 * Familiarity with scientific datasets and modelling techniques.

Keywords: Cambridge, Flask, Django, Dash UX, REST Framework, Python, PostgreSQL, SaaS, Hybrid Working, Team Lead, API, Dashboards, Full Stack Development.



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