Graduate Software Engineer

BAE Systems.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BAE Systems as a Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer in Leeds, where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Java and React. This role offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and a range of flexible benefits, while allowing you to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of software.
• Produce high-quality code and participate in code reviews.
• Help refine requirements and designs.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

React

C#

.NET

Job description

Job Title:

Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer

Location:

Leeds

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, for this role, you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary:

£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing:

You will work primarily in Java, JavaScript, Angular, and React; however, we also use other languages like C# and .NET.

Tasks could include:

1. Assisting in the design, testing, and implementation of software as part of a properly engineered system.
2. Producing high-quality code within a development team, undertaking pair programming and code reviews.
3. Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality code on time.
4. Helping to elaborate and refine requirements and designs.
5. Understanding and translating business design into logical design for simple software applications.
6. Assisting in producing detailed designs and documents using required standards, methods, and tools.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits—including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Launch your career in tech as a Graduate Software Engineer at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you'll master diverse programming languages and tackle complex problems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit your eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of security vetting, which typically necessitates 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.