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I am looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a leading AI cybersecurity startup who recently secured an additional $20 million in Series A funding. This investment will support the continued scaling of their platform, which experienced nearly 5x growth over the past year alone.

This Principal Software Engineer role will pay up to £115,000 (DOE) along with benefits, including career development opportunities, home office budgets, attractive stock options, and hybrid working from central London.

You will be instrumental in driving the ongoing growth of their SaaS solution within a full-stack environment (backend focused). You will contribute to enhancing an AI-powered platform trusted by renowned Fortune 500 companies.

Key Requirements:

Extensive experience with backend technologies (Python, NodeJS, Java or similar. Taking high ownership in complex projects). Familiarity with React or any similar frontend technology. Solid background with NoSQL and RDBMS. Experience working in a product environment. Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.

Apply now for this Principal Software Engineer role or contact Paula Kastrouni for more details. We have a number of other roles available too.

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