NSL – Software Engineer – SC Perm

BAE Systems; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their expanding team in London. The role offers a hybrid working model and includes responsibility for designing and building software systems. Candidates should have experience in programming languages like Java or Python and a passion for tech development. Comprehensive benefits, including a £5,000 referral bonus, are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in programming in JavaScript, Java, .Net, or Python.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools to streamline delivery.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems.
• Ensuring code consistency and quality using static code analysis tools.
• Participating in local community engagement activities.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

.Net

Python

Agile Methodologies

Git

Docker

Tools

Bamboo

Jenkins

SonarQube

Job description

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa

UK: London | Leeds | Manchester

Job Title: Software Engineer

Requisition ID: 121639

Location: London | Leeds | Manchester

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Grade: GG08-GG09

Referral Bonus: £5,000

National Security Overview

The National Security business is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact. Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.

About you

You will have experience in many of the following:

• Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python
• Collaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems
• Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce
• Utilising CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes
• Continual testing of code using Automated Testing Frameworks
• Ensuring code consistency and quality by utilising static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
• Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban
• Common software design patterns
• Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our client’s challenges!

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them:

• Machine Learning software e.g. Amazon and Azure machine learning, or Google’s TensorFlow
• Deploying and managing in Cloud Computing such as AWS, MS Azure
• Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Relational, document, or graph database systems
• Software configuration and deployment e.g. Ansible

How we will support you

• Work‑life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• You can work around core hours with flexible and part‑time working
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• Don’t know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career and we provide a range of excellent training courses to enable you to upskill in a given technology
• You’ll be part of our bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

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, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 NOTE

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

If you are invited for an interview, you will give consent for the Recruitment team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This vacancy is eligible for the UK Employee Referral Scheme. Amount: £5,000

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well‑being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your CV
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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