[POOL26] Graduate Software Engineer – Gloucester – Sept

BAE Systems; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Gloucester is seeking a Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer (C++). You will design, build, and optimize solutions across cloud and software domains using C++ and Python. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a 2:2 in Computer Science or a similar field. This role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including a pension scheme, health plans, and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• You need a minimum 2:2 in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize technical solutions across cloud and software domains.
• Develop in Python and modern C++ (C++23+), working with containers.
• Manage expertise in Linux administration and monitoring tools.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux & Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

2:2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Job Title:

Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer (C++)

Location:

Gloucester

Salary:

£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll design, build and optimise technical solutions across cloud, data and software domains.
• You’ll work with Containers and Kubernetes, develop in Python, and use Spark for data processing.
• Gain expertise in Linux administration, monitoring tools such as Grafana/Prometheus, and modern C++ (C++23+) for high-performance systems.
• You’ll also use GitLab for source control and learn serialization technologies like Flatbuffers/Protobuf. We’re seeking adaptable graduates with strong coding fundamentals, problem-solving skills and a passion for technology. Apply now to become a versatile consultant delivering innovative solutions.

Technical expertise:

• C++
• Python
• Linux & Bash
• Tooling
• Docker & Kubernetes

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & 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.

Qualification Requirements:

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar related subject.

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, 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.

Security and Export Control

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 at 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.

Application Process

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

When asked source type, please select “job board advertisement” then “the IET / E+T Jobs”.