] Graduate Software Engineer - Leeds - April 2026

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. You'll work with Java, JavaScript, Angular, and React, contributing to software design and implementation. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary with bonuses. Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Assisting in the design, testing, and implementation of software.
• Producing high-quality code as part of a development team.

Responsibilities

• Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality code on time.
• Helping to elaborate and refine requirements and designs.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

React

C#

.NET

Education

Graduate Degree

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 with Java / JavaScript / Angular / React; however, we also use other languages like C# and .NET.

Tasks could include:

1. Assisting in the design, testing, and implementation of software that forms part of a properly engineered system.
2. Producing high-quality code as part of 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 a 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, extensive 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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We 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 assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can influence your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which may necessitate 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level required.