Senior Software Engineer

Senior Python Software Engineer Cambridge | Hybrid | Competitive Salary We're working with an innovative technology company seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to build and optimise high-performance data processing systems in a production-focused environment. This role is centred on software engineering rather than modelling , with a strong emphasis on clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and scalable data processing . Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain production-grade Python applications. • Build high-throughput data processing pipelines handling large datasets on local server infrastructure. • Design and implement robust multithreaded and multiprocessing solutions. • Write clean, maintainable code within a TDD environment. • Optimise performance across CPU, memory, and I/O intensive workloads. Essential Experience • Strong commercial Python development experience. • Expert knowledge of multithreading, multiprocessing, and concurrency . • Proven track record working in a Test-Driven Development environment. • Experience building scalable, production-focused systems. • Strong understanding of software performance optimisation and clean code principles. • Experience working with big data and high-volume processing on localised infrastructure. Desirable • Experience with C++ or Rust. • Distributed systems or parallel processing experience. • Background in scientific, engineering, or industrial software environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, high-performance software and solving complex data and concurrency challenges.