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# Backend Software Engineer Python - Start-up

- **Company:** Client Server
- **Location:** Kemble, UK
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Ruby, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=885ce1d07315255a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Ruby?, * You have strong Python backend development skills; Ruby would also be useful but not essential

 * You have a strong knowledge of CompSci fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
 * You're comfortable using AI tools such as Claude in your everyday workflow
 * You have experience in a start-up or small business, keen to work on Greenfield projects with ownership
 * You're collaborative with great communication skills, happy to partake in technical discussions and decision making
 * You're degree educated in a STEM discipline or have equivalent professional experience
 * You must have the legal right to work in the UK

## Description

Join a pioneering tech start-up using cutting-edge technology to monitor polar exploration data in the stunning Cotswolds.

Backend Software Engineer / Developer Cirencester to £85k

Opportunity to work on complex and interesting systems related to Polar Exploration in a beautiful Cotswolds based office, as part of a small team at a tech start-up, where you can make an impact and progress your career.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop Greenfield, data centric applications that monitor arctic ice flows and various other data points for clients within governments, defence, energy exploration and conservation. You'll focus on Python backend services, taking ownership of projects and working end-to-end from ideation through to production of new features and applications.


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