Principal Engineer - Software - FTEWA Agile Scrum Master

BAE Systems; City Of London; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for an individual to lead Scrum processes and support software development projects. The role involves coaching team members and promoting Agile methodologies in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong software development skills in languages like Java, C++, or Rust, along with experience in leading teams. The position offers a competitive salary of around £67,000 based on skills and experience, alongside attractive benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong software development skills in Java, C++, or Rust required.
• Experience in leading a Scrum team in a DevOps environment needed.
• Familiarity with CI/CD techniques and cloud-based concepts expected.

Responsibilities

• Run Scrum processes ensuring best practice.
• Work with teams to deliver software work packages.
• Support estimation of engineering activities for upcoming work.

Skills

Strong software development skills in a language such as Java, C++, or Rust

Practical experience of leading a Scrum team

Familiarity with cloud-based software development concepts

Experience in using the Rust programming language

Experience with Microsoft Azure and the Azure DevOps toolset

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Job description

Responsibilities

• Running the Scrum processes and ensuring that best practice is followed within the assigned Scrum team
• Working with both the Software team and the Engineering Managers to deliver software work packages
• Supporting the estimation of engineering activities for cost-to-complete exercises and when scoping/sizing upcoming or additional work
• Promoting the use of Agile development methodologies
• Coaching and mentoring team members to empower the team to continuously grow and improve

Qualifications

• Strong software development skills in a language such as Java, C++, or Rust
• Practical experience of leading a Scrum team, particularly in a DevOps environment
• Familiarity with cloud-based software development concepts, including virtualisation, configuration control and CI/CD techniques and tools
• Experience in using the Rust programming language and associated toolchain
• Experience in using Microsoft Azure and the Azure DevOps toolset
• Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

About the Team

The BAE Systems Naval Ships Combat Systems FTEWA TDP Team use cutting edge technologies to design, develop, integrate and support naval combat system products that enable navies to protect nations. The team contributes to the Naval Ships core product, the Combat Management System, is the 'brains' of the ship, allowing crews to understand the tactical situation and to rapidly respond to potentially life‑threatening situations. This role will help to ensure that naval crews around the world can continue to receive and utilise the most modern capabilities possible in a challenging and ever‑changing environment. We offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop with us. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Circa £67,000 dependent on experience and skills. 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.