Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

Salt Search Ltd.
London, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cyber Security Continuous Integration Github Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Software Architecture
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Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) Malware Git Docker

Job description

Join a cutting-edge R&D team developing next-generation cybersecurity technology designed to tackle sophisticated, real-world threats. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development, software architecture, and technical leadership in an innovation-driven environment. What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
  • Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions.
  • Develop scalable, production-grade solutions from concept to deployment.
  • Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technology.

Requirements

  • Senior, Lead, Staff, Principal, or Architect-level software engineering experience.
  • Strong expertise in Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript.
  • Proven experience with software architecture and system design.
  • Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence technical direction and work autonomously.

Desirable

  • Cybersecurity, malware analysis, threat detection, or security product experience.
  • Statistical analysis, machine learning, or complex systems experience.
  • Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience., * C++
  • Pipelines
  • Github
  • Javascript
  • Cloud
  • Rust
  • Python

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