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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 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

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