Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Backend Developer

Software Engineer

Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026

Department: Software Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid)

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

Please note:

This role requires applicants to be willing and eligible to obtain SC and DV security 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.

• 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.

• Willingness and eligibility to obtain SC & DV clearance (essential)
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles and experience in at least one modern language (Java, Type Script, 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

• Java, Type Script, Python, Go
• React, Angular
• AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
• Elasticsearch, MongoDB, relational databases
• CI/CD, Git Ops, infrastructure as code

We offer an excellent and comprehensive package including competitive salaries, meaningful perks, a culture of rewarding success, flexible pensions and PMI.