Sophos

Software Engineer

Sophos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

AngularCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsGraphQLJavaScriptNoSQLReactTerraformTypeScript

About the role

  • Write code, primarily in TypeScript, across frontend (e.g., React) and backend services.
  • Design and implement APIs to query, aggregate, and serve data reliably at scale.
  • Debug production issues and improve system performance, reliability, and code quality.
  • Learn the fundamentals of building cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
  • Participate in research, prototype and evaluate solutions, making thoughtful technical trade-offs.
  • Contribute to code reviews and automated testing to enable safe, frequent releases.
  • Use the latest AI coding tools to help you learn faster and accelerate delivery, while building the deep engineering foundations to become an expert in your own right.

Requirements

  • Strong foundations in computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures, algorithms, software design, and debugging).
  • Experience writing your own code through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or open-source contributions.
  • Ability to break down ambiguous problems and reason through trade-offs.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to take ownership.
  • BSc in Computer Science or a related numerate discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript (professional experience not required).
  • Familiarity with frontend development (e.g., React or Angular).
  • Familiarity with backend development and writing API endpoints.
  • Understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Exposure to automated testing (unit, integration, or end-to-end).
  • Familiarity with REST APIs or GraphQL.
  • Interest in cybersecurity and distributed systems.
Benefits
  • Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
  • Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
  • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
  • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
  • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
  • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
  • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
  • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
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Hard Skills & Tools
TypeScriptJavaScriptReactAngularAPIsTerraformautomated testingREST APIsGraphQLdatabases
Soft Skills
communication skillscuriositycontinuous learningownershipproblem-solvingtechnical trade-offs
Certifications
BSc in Computer Science