Software Engineer - 6305

Job Title: Software Engineer

Salary: £36,800 - £47,900

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Software Engineer who will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. You'll be working on internal tools that leverage AI to solve business problems, initially focused on improving our learning and assessment content generation and management processes.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

As a key member of our content tools software development team, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, testing, and maintaining reliable, scalable software solutions for the content tools domain under expert supervision.
• Enhancing core internal applications by implementing new features and resolving software issues.
• Integrating AI technologies, with an emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering methodologies.
• Utilising low-code/no-code platforms such as Retool, and workflow automation solutions including n8n.
• Collaborating in an agile setting alongside skilled engineers, Product Owners, and Subject Matter Experts.

We maintain a forward-thinking approach to AI-driven software engineering, adopting state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through automated testing, robust cloud infrastructure, and production-ready system deployment. We continuously refine our workflows to ensure ongoing improvement.

Our team's success is rooted in the dedication and collaboration of our colleagues. We foster a unified, dynamic, and respectful international community, ensuring that every team member's voice is valued, and individual well-being is prioritized. We believe our collective impact grows when individuals are empowered, and we are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether your career aspirations follow a traditional path or you seek unique opportunities, we offer comprehensive support, resources, and training for you to take initiative and excel in your role.

About you

We're looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer with a passion for AI and machine learning technologies. While experience with our specific tech stack would be ideal, your potential, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn cutting-edge AI technologies is more important. We value strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to participate in a highly collaborative approach to software development.

Your experience includes

• Demonstrated experience delivering professional software solutions, with proficiency in at least one relevant programming language such as TypeScript or Python.
• Solid understanding of AI and Machine Learning, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Hands-on experience or strong aptitude for quick learning with low-code/no-code platforms like Retool and automation tools such as n8n.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS).
• Practical experience working in agile development teams and participating actively in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance high-quality software for AI-driven content generation, implementing features under guidance.
• Skill in troubleshooting, debugging, and independently resolving complex, well-defined issues.
• Commitment to best practices for performance, scalability, security, and quality while staying current with trends in AI and software engineering.
• Active participation in team ceremonies, such as stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, and risk mitigation efforts.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 4th September 2025 Interviews are scheduled to take place as applications are received.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.