Software Engineer

Hamiltonian Dynamics; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% clearance bonus

8% employer pension contribution

BUPA health cover

Life cover of 4× salary

EV car scheme via salary sacrifice

EMI share scheme

Flexible working and flexi-time

10 days per year training allowance

Job summary

A growing technology company in the UK is looking for Software Engineers to design and maintain high-quality software systems. This role involves working on meaningful projects in a flexible environment. Candidates should have strong foundational skills in software engineering, with experience in languages like Java, Python, and related technologies, along with a requirement of high-level UK security clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and a focus on individual training and career development.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Must hold a high-level UK security clearance.
• UK citizen who has lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.
• Collaborate within agile teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
• Work with modern cloud and containerised environments.
• Share knowledge, review code, and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

React

Angular

Job description

Hamiltonian Dynamics is a growing technology company working across Defence and Cyber Security, delivering software solutions that support critical national and enterprise systems. With teams based in Gloucestershire, Manchester, and London, we are entering an exciting new phase of expansion and are looking for Software Engineers to join us.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects while continuing to grow your skills in a supportive, flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality software systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.
• Collaborate within agile teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
• Work with modern cloud and containerised environments.
• Share knowledge, review code, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript; Angular, React, Vue; Docker, Kubernetes; AWS and/or Azure; MERN stack; Elasticsearch, Neo4J.
• You must be a UK citizen and have lived in the UK for the past 10 years.
• You must already hold a high‑level UK security clearance.
• You must be willing to travel to one of our customer sites located in Gloucestershire, Manchester, and London.

Benefits

• Salary band: £40,000‑85,000, depending on experience (we may consider more junior or more senior outside this range for the right candidate).
• 10% clearance bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Buy or sell up to 5 days leave per year.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• BUPA health cover.
• Life cover of 4× salary.
• EV car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• EMI share scheme.
• Flexible working and flexi‑time.
• 10 days per year training allowance.

Every employee has an individual training and career development plan. We recognise that everyone learns differently and we actively support long‑term growth.