Senior/Principal Software Engineer
Gemba Advantage2 months ago
Cheltenham, United KingdomSenior / Staff+
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver secure, scalable software in small agile teams.
- Remain hands-on while shaping architecture and technical direction.
- Set engineering standards and mentor other engineers.
- Work directly with customers to solve complex technical problems.
- Champion modern engineering practices including cloud, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.
Requirements
- Active or recently active SC or DV clearance is essential.
- Strong experience delivering production systems in complex environments.
- Depth in at least one modern language such as Java, TypeScript, Python, or Go.
- Experience with cloud and container technologies and a security-first mindset.
- Confidence influencing technical decisions and improving engineering teams.
Benefits
- Excellent and comprehensive benefits package with meaningful perks.
- Flexible pensions and private medical insurance.
- Role requires on-site work up to four days per week.
- Applicants must hold active or recently active SC or DV clearance.
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About Gemba Advantage
Gemba Advantage is a London-based software engineering consultancy that designs and operates secure, cloud‑native platforms and builds software for UK public‑sector clients. Founded in 2018, it delivers DevOps, infrastructure automation, and product engineering services, typically in security‑cleared environments. The company is part of the Actica Group (owned by Actica Consulting), focusing on systems for government and regulated sectors.