Senior Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Distributed Systems) - 12 Month Contract

Project overview

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to maintain and enhance a sophisticated data collection platform used with next-generation wearable devices, multimedia sensors, and distributed systems. You'll work alongside software engineers, audio/video specialists, and researchers to build reliable, scalable solutions that support innovation at the forefront of technology.

What You'll Be Doing

Essential Skills

• Senior Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Distributed Systems)
• 12 Month Contract
• Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing the software platforms that power advanced data collection and research environments.
• Location: Cambridgeshire, UK
• 5 days onsite
• 12-month contract, inside ir35
• Immediate start preferred
• Developing Python-based software for cutting-edge hardware and wearable devices
• Building and enhancing distributed data collection platforms
• Automating data processing and validation workflows
• Deploying, testing, and maintaining system upgrades
• Monitoring system health and improving operational reliability
• Troubleshooting software, networking, and device integration issues onsite
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering and research teams
• Designing scalable solutions and contributing to engineering best practices
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong Python development experience
• Linux administration and Shell scripting
• Experience with distributed systems and RESTful services
• Networking knowledge including IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and network topology
• Experience with FastAPI or similar Python Back End frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Computer Science degree (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have

Ideal Background

We're particularly interested in engineers who enjoy operating close to the hardware, solving real-world systems challenges, and working across software, devices, networking, and data processing. This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on engineering in a collaborative research-led environment.

Interview Process

Interested?

If you're a senior Python engineer with strong Linux and distributed systems experience and are looking for a long-term contract opportunity working on advanced technology platforms, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or contact me for further details

• Experience working with hardware devices, sensors, or Embedded systems
• Knowledge of audio, video, or multimedia technologies
• React or modern Front End development experience
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, or graph databases
• Windows systems administration experience
• Understanding of time synchronisation and network programming
• Two-stage interview process
• 30-45 minutes per stage

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: cambridge, UK, GB