Senior Software Engineer
Oxford (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
£70,000 – £80,000 + Equity + Benefits
Permanent
We're partnering with a cutting-edge technology company building AI-driven software within a highly complex scientific and data-rich environment. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their collaborative engineering team and help scale the backend systems powering their platform.
This is a hands-on role focused on building reliable, scalable applications and APIs using Python, while contributing to technical direction, engineering standards, and overall platform architecture. You'll work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional technical teams, solving challenging problems in a fast-moving environment.
What They're Looking For
* Strong commercial experience with Python
* Experience building backend services and APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask
* A solid understanding of scalable software design and engineering best practices
* Experience working with cloud platforms and containerised environments
* Someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and mentoring within engineering teams
What's on Offer
* Equity options and strong benefits package
* Hybrid working with an Oxford-based office
* The opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology
* A high-impact role within a collaborative and technically strong team
* Real influence over engineering direction and platform development
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client and our agency are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement listed. Skills, potential, and attitude are valued just as highly as direct experience.