Software Engineer
// Role Summary
Join a growing defence tech community as a Software Engineer in Salford Quays, Manchester. You'll have the autonomy to solve complex challenges and improve team processes within an Agile-first, supportive environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Autonomy to make impactful decisions and solve difficult technical challenges.
- Focus on quality, well-written, maintainable code.
- Active collaboration with Platform Engineers, Delivery Leads, and Product Owners.
- Work on diverse projects ranging from data analytics to AI assurance.
- Commitment to continuous personal development (Kaizen) with mentorship and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible/hybrid working.
// Role Specification
We are Naimuri, a community of 180+ professionals based primarily in Salford, Greater Manchester, with significant presences in Cheltenham and London. We are a growing tech start-up with a mission to make the UK a safer place to be.
About Naimuri
Our ethos is reflected in every aspect of our organisation, from technology and process to people and culture. We operate in an Agile-first environment that champions transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on enablement, empowering you to make decisions and providing the tools you need to succeed. We value quality in our work, and your contributions will serve as a benchmark for excellence. You will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Platform Engineers, Delivery Leads, and Product Owners, and be involved in managing and maintaining infrastructure like Kubernetes and building automated delivery pipelines using GitLab.
We undertake a variety of projects with durations from a few weeks to over five years. Recent projects include building a data analytics tool with a Neo4J graph database, a DevOps platform for 3000 users, processing digital forensic data, developing a search and reporting system with ElasticSearch, a custom workflow tool with Camunda and a React/TS front-end, an AI assurance capability, and orchestrating data pipelines for LLM performance evaluation.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer at Naimuri, you will have the autonomy to drive impactful decisions, the space to tackle complex technical problems, and the support of a strong engineering community. This role is about enhancing the entire team's capabilities. We will look to you to:
- Continuously build in-depth knowledge, apply design patterns, and leverage appropriate tools to resolve complex technical issues.
- Proactively identify and implement solutions to improve team processes and efficiency, engaging actively in team meetings.
- Participate in design discussions, constructively challenge proposed solutions, identify technical risks, and create/maintain useful documentation.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on breaking down ambiguous problems into actionable steps and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions. If you instigate collaboration, prioritize the team's success, and are comfortable challenging the status quo to drive improvements in processes, codebases, and team efficiency, this role is for you.
This role may not be suitable if you are uncomfortable owning delivery tasks that require cross-team collaboration or guidance, are not interested in sharing knowledge or supporting team members' development, or are uneasy with the ambiguity inherent in tackling novel challenges.
Learning and Progression
Continuous Personal Development, or 'Personal Kaizen', is a cornerstone of Naimuri's culture, fostering a transparent and supportive environment for growth. You will be assigned a mentor, typically from outside your team, to guide your development journey. Naimuri actively supports training through internal knowledge sharing and external courses, empowering you to identify and pursue development opportunities. Our progression framework clearly outlines growth paths, reinforcing achievements that contribute to your Personal Kaizen.
Pay and Benefits
Naimuri offers competitive industry pay based on your role's location. Salary is dependent on experience, with seniority assessed during the interview process. A full-time working week is 37.5 hours with flexible working hours. Part-time working is negotiable. Core hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, with the office open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Most teams have agreed 'in-office' days for collaboration. Occasional travel to customer sites or other UK locations may be required depending on the project.
Benefits include:
- Flexible/Hybrid working options
- Performance bonus
- Company bonus
- Pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%
- AXA group 1 medical cover
- Holiday purchase/buy-back scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car benefit scheme
Recruitment Process
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We can accommodate accessibility or neurodiversity requirements throughout the recruitment process. Our recruitment team is available to discuss the process in detail to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared.