Front-end Developer/ Software Engineer

Leidos; Farnborough, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a Front-end Developer/Software Engineer in Farnborough, UK. This hybrid role involves developing critical IT applications while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in front-end technologies and Agile methodologies, with a commitment to security and quality. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in defense and intelligence sectors.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Dynamic Working

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile methodologies and scrum teams.
• Understanding secure design principles.
• Experience with front-end web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, document, and deploy IT applications.
• Support junior software engineers.
• Engage in scrum team delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile software development

Communication

Problem-solving

DevOps

Analytical skills

Tools

HTML

CSS

React

Node.js

Bootstrap

MS SQL Server

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Description

Front-end Developer/ Software Engineer

Location: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid)

Clearance: High level of security clearance (SC/DV - Developed Vetting)

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs, and Expectations by which we select, recognize, and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.

Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems. Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity are core to how we operate.

Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Software Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.

Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.

Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt, and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Software Engineer to support the development and transition into live of a new IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.

The Software Engineer will provide input and expertise to maintain alignments with best practices and recommend system/code/process improvements. They will also support the development of junior Software engineers in the program/team.

This individual is expected to create an environment for innovation and technical mentoring. You will be self-motivated and able to work autonomously to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.

The successful individual will be expected to:

• Provide DevOps skills engaging in a scrum team being an active part of its delivery and continuous improvement
• Develop, test, document, and deploy elements of the solution and ensure KT is appropriate for the movement into service
• Work with delivery teams to design, implement, and integrate modern, scalable products using a range of existing, new, and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with the wider teams seeking to learn and improve with every sprint
• Communicate effectively across organizational, technical, and political boundaries, understanding the context of the delivery

We are looking for someone with excellent organization, communication, and development skills who ideally has experience of, or can demonstrate a willingness to learn:

• Agile software development methodologies, working in a scrum team, estimation, ticket creation and management, engagement in demos, retrospectives, and continuous process improvement
• Understanding and experience of the importance of secure by design and delivering within a secure environment
• Demonstrable experience of development in, and software engineering best practices of front-end web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, React, Node.js, Bootstrap)
• Good general knowledge of Microsoft Stack technologies such as MS SQL Server, MS System Centre, M365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• It would be beneficial, but not essential, if you also have an understanding of other relevant technologies

ADDITIONAL / BONUS SKILLS

• Interaction with REST APIs from the client-side
• Python, SQL, XML, JSON

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you: We are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team, and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the UK includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety, security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep people safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cybersecurity, and solutions. Use your skills in the technological frontline to help build a safer world and inspire change.

Collaboration: flexibility in your work is a core benefit, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have empowered our people to work flexibly for years, whether from home, the office, or customer sites, providing digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs with ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and offers tools to learn new skills, grow, and develop. We believe in providing opportunities to grow, be inspired, and inspire others through technical academies, career rotations, and development plans.