Python / JavaScript Software Engineer

Job Description

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, is seeking a Python/JavaScript Software Engineer to join their team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing robust authentication flows, advancing product-to-product communication, and building plugins. This role involves integrating products for various teams, exposing the engineer to diverse technologies and stakeholders.Darktrace is looking for someone with a solution-focused mindset and an analytical approach to problem-solving. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the Cambridge office.Responsibilities:

• Contributing to rapid prototyping of new and innovative ideas.
• Improving the performance and competencies of existing products and platforms.
• Investigating and furthering our unique methodology in defending against unknown cyber-attacks.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
• Understanding of writing code in a production environment.
• Comfortable working autonomously and cooperatively within a team.
• Knowledge or interest in cyber-security / malware forensics.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments.
• Experience with Node.JS or TypeScript (beneficial but not essential).

Benefits:

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