Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking innovative Software Engineers to join their dynamic team in Gloucestershire. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems, contributing to vital Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, the company provides a supportive environment for professional growth. You will be involved in planning, developing, and testing software, utilizing your skills in Java, Python, and Agile methodologies. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

BUPA Health Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and Python with experience in Linux development.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate software development activities.
• Design tests to debug software and prepare operating instructions.
• Document program development and analyze system capabilities.

Skills

Java

Python

Linux

JUnit 5.x

Git

Agile Development

Oracle/Relational Databases

GitLab CI/CD

Apache NiFi

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Hibernate

Atlassian Suite

Tools

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Software Engineer

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Great salary, BUPA, Flexi Working

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission.

Our Gloucestershire based Cyber Work Centre has been awarded a major position on a Government Framework.

As a result, there is a need to recruit staff, with appropriate clearance status and with DevSecOps Software Engineer skills.

We have various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance.

To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role.

You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain.

Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following:

• Planning, conducting and coordinating software development activities.
• Design and development of tests to debug software
• Working with customer requirements that are to be programmed into business/mission applications, whilst utilising the appropriates standards, processes and tools throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Correction of program errors
• Preparation of operating instructions
• Documentation of program development
• Analysis of system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge DevSecOps software systems and applications.

You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

If you’re passionate about Software Engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

What skills do we require?

• Proficient in current Java and other languages such as Python.
• Experience of developing on Linux.
• Thorough understanding of mocking up and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Experienced with Git version control.
• Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members
• Experience in Oracle/ Relational Databases and/or Mongo
• Experience in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi
• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript & React
• Experience of Elasticsearch and Kibana
• Knowledge of Hibernate
• Proficiency in the use of Atlassian Suite - Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
• We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications:
• Experience of JSF (Primefaces)
• Knowledge of developing software for cloud deployment – specifically AWS
• Developing software for microservice and or serverless architectures
• Can support maturation of CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments
• Understanding the development challenges moving on-prem workload to cloud,
• Hands on experience in using some AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.

By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers.

Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert.

In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process.

If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.