About the job

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge, and we are recruiting for a Software Engineer to join our Technology Business Unit in Cambridge/Hybrid on a permanent basis with a salary between £36,800 and £47,900. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions, initially focused on improving our learning and assessment content generation and management processes, by designing, testing, and maintaining reliable, scalable software solutions for the content tools domain, enhancing core internal applications with new features and resolving issues, integrating AI technologies with an emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering, utilising low-code/no-code platforms such as Retool and automation solutions like n8n, and collaborating in an agile environment with skilled engineers, Product Owners, and Subject Matter Experts. Our forward-thinking approach ensures we use modern AI-driven methodologies, automated testing, robust cloud infrastructure, and production-ready deployment while continuously refining our workflows for improvement. We are seeking an enthusiastic Software Engineer with demonstrated experience delivering professional software solutions using at least one language such as TypeScript or Python, a solid understanding of AI and Machine Learning with a focus on LLMs, familiarity or willingness to quickly learn low-code/no-code platforms and automation tools, knowledge of cloud infrastructure such as AWS (S3, RDS), and practical experience in agile teams, code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing high-quality scalable software with a commitment to best practices in performance, scalability, security, and quality. In return, we offer a competitive package with 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical and Permanent Health Insurance, discretionary annual bonus, group personal pension scheme, life assurance up to 4x annual salary, green travel schemes, and a hybrid working model expecting colleagues to spend 40–60% of their time at their office with flexibility for adjustments. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS, as we work in a regulated industry, and we are also an approved UK employer for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we foster a dynamic, respectful, and international community where every voice is valued, well-being is prioritised, and individuals are supported in both professional and personal growth. Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential, belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new ways to serve students, teachers, and researchers worldwide, and grow in an environment that embraces difference, change, and aspiration. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking diverse perspectives and inclusive participation, and we remain committed to being a safe, supportive, and continuously improving workplace where everyone can thrive. The closing date for applications is 4 September 2025, with interviews taking place as applications are received, so if you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to impactful AI-driven innovation, we encourage you to apply now.