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.
The role offers the chance to combine AWS, artificial intelligence, and edge computing to work toward a meaningful mission. Your expertise will be key in building and optimising secure and reliable infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
Design and build scalable, end-to-end solutions for our 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
Database: Experience designing and optimising schemas in
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 we scale.
Compensation & Benefits:
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 previous start-up 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: £60,000 - £70,000 + Equity
Keywords: Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Python Engineer, Founding Engineer, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Azure