Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)Industry: Open-Source Software / Data & Collaboration Platforms
The Opportunity
I'm recruiting for a fast-growing Cambridge-based technology company that's making waves in open-source software and collaborative data platforms. This role is ideal for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on building scalable, high-quality applications and wants to have a tangible impact on product direction and team growth.
You'll be joining an engineering team of around 10 developers, working in a collaborative environment where mentorship, technical excellence, and open-source contributions are genuinely encouraged.
What You'll Be Working On
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Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable open-source applications
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Building new features and improving existing systems across backend and frontend
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Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
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Collaborating closely with Product, Design, and other engineers
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Participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentoring team members
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Improving system performance, reliability, and developer experience
Projects include API-first platforms, real-time collaboration tools, and data-driven services used globally.
Tech Stack (Open-Source)
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Backend: Python, Go
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Frontend: React, TypeScript
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Frameworks: Django, FastAPI
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Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis
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Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
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Cloud: AWS
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Testing: Pytest, Jest
You don't need experience with every tool - strong programming fundamentals and a passion for open-source are key.
What They're Looking For
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Commercial experience as a Software Engineer (5+ years preferred)
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Strong experience building backend services and familiarity with frontend frameworks
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Experience with open-source technologies in production
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Comfortable owning features from design through to delivery
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A collaborative mindset and experience working in Agile teams
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Willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions
Salary & Benefits
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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
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Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Cambridge office
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25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
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Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance
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Company pension scheme
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Private healthcare and wellbeing support
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Annual learning and development budget
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Modern equipment provided
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Clear progression and senior-level mentorship opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work with modern open-source technologies, influence product and architecture decisions, and grow within a highly collaborative, technically excellent team in Cambridge.
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