Software Engineer (Python) | Cambridge (3 days a week on-site) | £55,000 - £75,000 + Equity

Are you a Software Engineer with experience in start-up environments, looking to build AI-driven solutions that directly improve healthcare operations?

We’re hiring for an AI start-up based in Cambridge that is transforming how hospitals and healthcare facilities manage complex operations and regulatory requirements.

As an early-stage company tackling real-world challenges in the NHS and beyond, they’re looking for a Software Engineer with previous start-up experience who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys taking ownership, and is passionate about creating impactful AI solutions.

This is a foundational hire, giving you the opportunity to shape their product, technical team, and engineering culture from the ground up.

What You'll Do:

• Design and build scalable, end-to-end solutions for their AI-driven platform, taking features from concept to production.
• Lead backend development with FastAPI and Python, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Implement DevOps best practices, managing deployments on Azure, maintaining CI/CD workflows, and ensuring high system reliability.
• Architect robust data solutions using PostgreSQL, optimising for performance, security, and integrity.
• Influence product direction, working closely with the founding team to ensure their platform evolves in line with user needs and technical best practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Python for backend services
• Proven experience working in a start-up environment, comfortable with fast-paced decision-making and evolving technical roadmaps.
• Backend: Proficiency in RESTful API design, and Python.
• Database: Experience designing and optimising schemas in PostgreSQL.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git/GitHub), and containerisation.
• A self-starter mindset, comfortable making architectural decisions and taking ownership of projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love Working with Them:

• Impactful Work: This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating a real-world impact in healthcare, improving operational efficiency and access to vital information for hospital and facility staff.
• Growth Potential: As an early team member, you will have a unique opportunity to shape engineering culture and grow with the company as they scale.
• Competitive salary with meaningful equity options (on a standard vesting schedule)
• Private health insurance
• Opportunity to shape the direction of an exciting AI start-up and have a meaningful impact on healthcare provision worldwide.
• Team Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to driving innovation.

If you’re excited about using AI to tackle real-world challenges and have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out directly for more information!

Job Role: Software Engineer (Python)

Location: Cambridge (3 days a week on-site)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Equity

Keywords: Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Python Engineer, Founding Engineer, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Azure