Graduate Software Engineer- London – April 2026

BAE Systems (New); London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer in London. You'll work with Java, JavaScript, Angular, and React, developing high-quality software solutions and collaborating in a dynamic team environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Assisting in design, testing, and implementation of software.
• Producing high-quality code and undertaking pair programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

React

C#

.NET

Job description

Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer

Location: London

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 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. 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 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 documentation 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, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility 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 learn diverse programming languages and tackle complex problems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster 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 for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

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 may restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.