Software Engineer

For this role it is essential that you currently hold or have recently held DV clearance.   About us  We’re a unique, family operated software development company founded in 2016 on trust, talent and care. We have created a close-knit community where we really connect with and support each other. Work-life balance, collaboration and professional development are always at the forefront of what we do.   We specialise in building and consulting on bespoke applications tailored to customer requirements. We use the latest technologies and best software practices to engineer top quality systems which we can be proud of. We always put total trust in our engineers’ skillsets and avoid micro-management and bureaucracy.   Join our team today for the opportunity to be a big part of a small, high-performing software company delivering meaningful work.   Job Description  As a senior software engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building industry-leading software in response to customer business needs. You’ll be expected to take ownership over areas of software or entire systems, taking responsibility over the full software lifecycle, from design through to development, testing and deployment – often working across a wide range of technology stacks.  You will support or lead on customer communication and be able to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders. You should be comfortable mentoring more junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and influencing best engineering practices.   This is a full-time role, and in most cases you will work hybrid between home and office.   Responsibilities  Develop high quality code according to best practice and industry standards  Lead on design and delivery of prioritised requirements  Communicate regularly with customers  Collaborate and knowledge share with other engineers  Influence technical direction and engineering best practices  About You  You are:  A proactive problem solver  An excellent communicator of technical concepts  Quick to assist those around you and help them develop their skills  Comfortable taking responsibility for technical direction and decision making  Respectful of those around you and keen to be part of thriving teams and communities  Must-haves:  Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a widely used programming language such as Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python or C++  Experience taking ownership and responsibility over areas of software, design, or engineering teams  Ability to hold and maintain a DV clearance  Ability to work at least part-time in a Cheltenham-based office  Strongly preferred:  AWS experience, particularly AWS Certifications at Associate level  Understanding of containerisation and Linux operating systems  Automated deployment, CI/CD and testing patterns  Experience with Agile methodologies  Benefits  27 days of paid leave, not including public holidays  Access to AWS training through our AWS Partner programme  Private health insurance Long-term sick cover (up to 75% salary and pension) Mental health and well-being support  Free tea / coffee for your home office  Regular socials, including larger quarterly and annual company socials  Annual performance related bonus scheme  Company growth bonus scheme, recognising employee contributions to organisational success  Enhanced parental leave (maternity & paternity)  Employee discounts  Cycle to work scheme  Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s level of experience and demonstrated capability. Typical salary ranges for this role are anticipated to fall within £45,000 to £95,000 per annum. This range is intended to reflect the breadth of skills, qualifications, and relevant industry background expected of prospective applicants.  Remuneration outside this band may be considered in exceptional circumstances where a candidate offers significant additional value or possesses highly specialised expertise directly aligned to the requirements of the role.