Lead Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Warton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to engage in the software lifecycle, including requirements gathering and testing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software engineering, specifically with C++ or Java, and possess relevant computing qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a software engineer.
• Experience developing applications in a professional context using relevant programming languages.
• Experience with software lifecycle management including testing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various stages of the software lifecycle.
• Configure and manage application environments.
• Support and enhance documentation knowledge base.
• Carry out data migration activities.
• Support development, testing, and production environments.

Skills

C++

Java

C#

Blazor

SQL Server

Visual Studio

Education

Relevant software or computing qualifications

Job description

Job Description - Lead Software Engineer (00132958)

Lead Software Engineer - 00132958

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £49,400 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Active participation in various stages of the software lifecycle, such as gathering requirements, designing appropriate solutions and ensuring that the end product meets the requirements through varied levels of testing
• Environment configuration and management for applications such as SQL Server, CATIA, Visual Studio
• Support, enhance and develop the documentation knowledge base
• Carry out data migration activities
• Support of development, testing and production environments

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience working as a software engineer
• Experience of a developing application in a professional context in relevant programming language
• Experience of C++ or Java programming language
• Relevant software or computing qualifications
• Experience of C#, Blazor or other programming languages

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive 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 Engineering Systems Competency Centre

The Engineering Systems Competency Centre have a history of writing highly mathematical software, with a specific focus on engineering software. From CAD customisation software and aerodynamic modelling applications delivered as native experiences to document viewing and electrical catalogue management delivered over the web.

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 where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.