Software Engineer

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.RequirementsAs a Software Engineer at Hamiltonian Dynamics, you will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable software used by high-assurance customers. You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.We’re open to engineers with different backgrounds and levels of experience - what matters most is strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.What You'll DoDesign, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systemsContribute to architectural decisions and technical directionCollaborate within agile teams to deliver secure and reliable solutionsWork with modern cloud and containerised environmentsShare knowledge, review code, and support continuous improvementSkills & ExperienceYou will have experience in one or more of the following areas but you do not need experience in everything listed:Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScriptAngular, React, VueDocker, KubernetesAWS and/or AzureMERN stackElasticsearch, Neo4JWe value engineers who are open-minded, adaptable, and keen to learn new technologies as project needs evolve.Security & LocationYou must be a UK citizen and have lived in the UK for the past 10 yearsYou must already hold high-level UK security clearanceCustomer sites are based in Gloucestershire, Manchester, and London, so you must be willing to travel to one of these locationsFor our London based people, we're currently able to offer hybrid working.BenefitsSalary 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 bonus25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBuy or sell up to 5 days leave per year8% employer pension contributionBUPA health coverLife cover of 4× salaryEV car scheme via salary sacrificeEMI share schemeFlexible working and flexi-time10 days per year training allowanceEvery employee has an individual training and career development plan. We recognise that everyone learns differently and we actively support long-term growth.Our ProcessWe keep things straightforward and human:A 30-minute introductory chat with our recruiter, SarahA 1-hour Microsoft Teams interview or on-site interview with two members of the teamAn informal conversation with two of our FoundersWe believe open, organic conversations are the best way for both sides to decide if the role is the right fit.