Software Engineer: Backend/Python and/or Frontend/ReactJS (Junior/Senior)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Software Engineer: Backend/Python and/or Frontend/ReactJS (Junior/Senior)
Why Cado Security:
We are building a software platform to re-invent how people respond to cyber-attacks. Come help us build it!
We are an early stage fast-growing company with share options and a competitive salary.
We can offer you a great mission, diverse work, and a super-friendly team.
The role:
Cado Security is looking for a full time software engineer to help build our products.
As one of our initial key hires you will have the opportunity to make a real impact and influence the direction of our fast growing company.
This role isn't just about knocking out code - we want to hear your ideas too.
What you'll do:
If you work on the backend:
- You will work primarily on our big data pipelines and REST APIs.
- You will create workflows and services that ingest, process, and export data to detect malicious activity on systems.
- You will use and learn a wide variety of tools and systems, including: Python, ElasticSearch and Cloud Services.
If you work on the frontend:
- You will work on building our User Interface
- You will use and learn a wide variety of platforms including: ReactJS, TailWind, Cypress
We are an early stage, and fast-growing, company. That means the chance to impact the product direction and solve different technical problems each day
A qualified candidate has:
- Experience building and shipping reliable software
- We don't require programming language or cyber-security industry specific experience.
Pay and Benefits:
– Private health care
– Pension
– Stock options for a fast growing company
– Training
- Working with an amazing team
Location:
- The office is based out of London Waterloo and Bristol with flexible remote working.
- We will consider hiring UK wide/full remote for the right candidates.
Right to work in the UK:
- At this point in our company, we are unable to sponsor visas, so you must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer: Backend/Python and/or Frontend/ReactJS (Junior/Senior) roles across Cado Security Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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