Software Engineer - AI Threat Defence (12 month FTC)

Compare The Market Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer for AI Threat Defence. This entry-level role focuses on building systems that enhance AI collaboration and security. Strong skills in Python, Go, Java, and TypeScript are required. The company fosters an inclusive workplace and values diverse teams. This role offers a full-time contract with various responsibilities that support AI-driven operations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in modern software development.
• Experience building secure, scalable systems.
• Curiosity about AI/ML and intelligent automation.
• A passion for responsible technology.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Build systems that are discoverable and controllable by AI agents.
• Engineer scalable services for operational and security signals.
• Develop frameworks for safe human-AI interaction.
• Modernise legacy platforms for autonomous detection.
• Collaborate to align with broader AI strategy.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

TypeScript

Secure system development

Real-time event-driven environments

AI/ML curiosity

Collaboration skills

Job description

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Overview

At Compare the Market, we’re building a cyber immune system, a self‑adaptive layer of defence that uses AI to detect, assess, and respond to threats faster than ever. To make this real, we launched Project Wingspan, a bold reinvention of how we respond to operational and cyber risk using safe, collaborative AI agents.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help shape this mission. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, security and AI to build systems that support real‑time, human–AI collaboration at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Build systems that are discoverable, composable, and controllable by AI agents
• Engineer scalable services that process and prioritise millions of operational and security signals
• Develop agent frameworks that allow safe, observable interaction between humans and AI
• Modernise legacy platforms to be compatible with autonomous detection and response
• Collaborate with AI capabilities, security engineering, and data teams to align with CTM’s broader AI strategy

What We’d Like To See From You

• Strong skills in modern software development (e.g. Python, Go, Java, or TypeScript)
• Experience building secure, scalable systems, preferably in real‑time or event‑driven environments
• Curiosity about AI/ML, agent systems, or intelligent automation
• A passion for building safe, observable, and responsible technology
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, learn quickly, and lead by example

Why Compare the Market

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress. We believe diverse teams make better decisions and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology