Python/Django Software Engineer

Mar 14, 2025
Cambridge
Full Time
Watson Recruitment
1-3 years
Skills
APIs • Docker • Jenkins • REST • Python • AWS • NoSQL • MySQL • JavaScript • Postgresql • Django • GIT
The Role
APIs • Docker • Jenkins • REST • Python • AWS • NoSQL • MySQL • JavaScript • Postgresql • Django • GIT

Python/Django Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge UK - Flexible hybrid working

We design, build, program and deploy systems and solutions for RF spectrum monitoring, management and geolocation. We serve both defense and homeland security customers as well as the civilian regulatory market.

We believe that the best hardware, software and know-how contributes to our customers success. And with that philosophy in mind we have developed some of the most advanced RF sensors available. Our sensors are high performing, compact, rugged and modular, coupled with intuitive software that can turn RF data into actionable intelligence.

It s not just the products that are high performing it s also the people: developers, engineers and scientists with experience within the military, regulatory and research sectors. They understand the challenges facing our customers and work with them to deliver uncompromising solutions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of high-quality application software, including but not limited to:

  • Develop all aspects of the full software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and training.
  • Create functional designs, specifications and costings to be presented internally or to the customer for approval.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Capable of working both in a team and independently.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for producing high quality software with clean code.
  • Experience of maintaining, extending and amending existing software as well as creating new applications.
  • Able to create and maintain high-performance networked software
  • Excellent attention to detail and willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.


Requirements

Essential:

  • Experience with Python


  • Experience with Django framework.
  • Experience with Linux and shell scripting
  • At least 3 years experience in a similar development role.
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker.
  • Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis.


Benefits

We offer an attractive package, stimulating work environment, and opportunities to learn and take on more responsibility with rewarding career prospects.

Essential: Experience with Python Experience with Django framework. Experience with Linux and shell scripting At least 3 years experience in a similar development role. Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker. Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis.