Overview

Senior Software Engineer - 6304 at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Salary: £49,000 - £60,000. Location: Cambridge/Hybrid. Contract: Permanent.

We are recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer who will play a crucial hands-on role in the design, development, and improvement of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. You'll be working on internal tools that leverage AI to solve complex 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete software engineering lifecycle for the software solutions owned by the team, ensuring exceptional quality and performance standards.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution and improvement of our critical, production-ready internal application, identifying and implementing technical improvements.
• Act as a technical mentor to more junior engineers, sharing expertise and fostering their growth.
• Implement and integrate AI technologies and platforms, with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering techniques.
• Work with low-code/no-code platforms like Retool and workflow automation tools like n8n.
• Collaborate closely with the Team Lead, Product Owner, and Subject Matter Experts to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

About You / Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in AI and machine learning technologies. Proven track record in delivering production-ready AI solutions and leading technical initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, technical mentoring abilities, and capacity to drive complex projects from conception to delivery.
• Experience with our AI-focused approach, including LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Hands-on experience with low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Retool) and workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure services, especially AWS (including S3, RDS, Bedrock), and identity providers like Okta.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Commitment to scalability, security, and maintainability via best practices and code reviews.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends, troubleshoot complex issues, and clearly communicate progress to stakeholders.
• While experience with our specific tech stack is ideal, a proven track record in delivering AI solutions and leading technical initiatives is essential.

Rewards And Benefits

• 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 with flexible options from day one. Most hybrid-working colleagues spend 40-60% of their time at their designated office. We will consider other arrangements as needed to support flexibility or adjustments due to disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications of 4 September 2025. Interviews are scheduled 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 sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance on 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 exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. 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.