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Head of Software Recruitment - Leading Teams across Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Autonomy and Technology
Software Engineer (Python) | Cambridge (3 days a week on-site) | £60,000 - £70,000 + 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 FastAPI, 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)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Hospitals and Health Care
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