Specialist Software Engineer (Python, Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Specialist Software Engineer (Python): Prototyping and developing innovative cybersecurity services and features for an AI-driven security platform with an accent on system scalability and rapid prototyping. Focus on building automated solutions to address operational challenges and enhancing defense mechanisms against unknown cyber-attacks.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK) — requires attendance in the office at least 2 days a week

Company

A global leader in AI for cybersecurity providing a proactive platform to secure digital estates from network to cloud.

What you will do

• Own the prototyping and development of new features and innovative ideas to improve company services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and technical strategists to optimize speed and scale.
• Contribute to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to structured platform development.
• Advance unique methodologies for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Address operational challenges through automation and optimization of technical processes.
• Coach other users on security best practices and coordinate changes across components.

Requirements

• Ability to write production-quality code and apply an analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with continuous integration systems such as GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in cybersecurity and malware forensics.
• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions while collaborating effectively in a team.

Nice to have

• Experience with programming languages such as Rust or C++.
• Experience with SASE platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 after 2 years) plus all public holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance covering employees, cohabiting partners, and children.
• Life insurance (4x base salary) and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.