Software Engineer

Gemba Advantage; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemba Advantage in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to secure, scalable software services within a permanent, hybrid environment. You will collaborate with customers and an agile delivery team on modern cloud-native projects and technologies.

Ideal candidates hold active or recently active SC/DV clearance and are comfortable working on-site up to four days per week. Proficiency in Java, TypeScript, Python, or Go with AWS/Docker/Kubernetes is expected.

Qualifications

• Active SC/DV clearance is required or recently active.
• Proficient in at least one modern language: Java, TypeScript, Python, or Go.
• Experience with cloud and container technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of secure, scalable software services.
• Research, prototype, and deliver effective technical solutions with the team.
• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve skills.
• Build and test solutions using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Work directly with customers and collaborate across delivery disciplines.

Skills

SC/DV clearance

Software engineering fundamentals

Java

TypeScript

Python

Go

Team collaboration

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitOps

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Software Engineer

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: Software Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Compensation: £40,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

Please note: This role requires applicants to hold active, or recently active, SC or DV clearance.

This role also requires applicants to be willing to work on-site up to 4 days per week.

At Gemba Advantage, we build secure, user-centred digital products for critical public sector organisations across the UK. Our teams work on complex, high-impact systems, the kind that have to be secure, scalable, and actually usable by the people who rely on them.

We’re looking for junior and mid‑level engineers who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful software projects. You’ll join an agile delivery team working closely with customers to design and develop products that drive digital transformation. Expect to work with modern cloud‑native technologies and be supported by experienced engineers who are passionate about doing the job properly.

The Role:

• Contribute to the design and development of secure, scalable software services.
• Research, prototype, and deliver effective technical solutions alongside experienced teammates.
• Take part in code reviews, learn from feedback, and continuously develop your skills.
• Build and test solutions using modern frameworks and best practices
• Work directly with customers and collaborate across different delivery disciplines.

What you'll bring:

• Active, or recently active, SC or DV clearance (essential)
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, and experience in at least one modern language (Java, TypeScript, Python, or Go)
• Interest or hands‑on exposure to cloud and container technologies such as AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes
• A proactive attitude toward learning, problem‑solving, and improving how things are built
• A collaborative approach, you value teamwork, shared learning, and quality delivery

Tech we commonly use

• Java - TypeScript - Python - Go
• React / Angular
• AWS - Kubernetes - Docker
• Elasticsearch - MongoDB - relational DBs
• CI/CD - GitOps - infrastructure as code

Why join Gemba?

• Our people are our most important asset, and we prioritise their needs.
• We succeed and fail as a team, not as individuals.
• We do the right thing and we do the thing right.
• We keep an unwavering focus on the customer’s needs.

Away from our values, Gemba offers an excellent and comprehensive package to our Gembans, including great salaries, meaningful perks, a culture of truly rewarding and celebrating success, amongst many other core benefits like flexible pensions and PMI.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the workplace are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position.

At Gemba we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.