Python / JavaScript Software Engineer Cambridge

What will I be doing:

As a software engineer, you will be responsible for developing robust authentication flows, advancing product-to-product communication, and building plugins. You will be helping to integrate products for a wide range of teams, exposing you to many varied technologies and stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace's services and offerings,
• Improving the performance and competencies of existing products and platforms,
• Investigating and furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applications from candidates who have a solution-focused mindset combined with an analytical approach to problem-solving. During the interview process, you'll be able to demonstrate your ability to program using Python and JavaScript and show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. Additionally, it's likely that you'll be:

• Comfortable working autonomously and taking independent decisions, as well as having the ability to work cooperatively within a team,
• Able to show knowledge or interest in cyber-security/malware forensics,
• Familiar with Docker,
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments.

Experience working with a range of other programming languages such as Node.JS or TypeScript would also be beneficial but isn't essential.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner, and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.