Principal Engineer - Software - FTEWA Agile Scrum Master

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer - Scrum Master (Software) who will act as an exemplar Software Engineer and run Scrum processes. The ideal candidate will have strong development skills in Java, C++, or Rust, and experience leading a Scrum team. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £67,000, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

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.

Responsibilities

• Acting as an exemplar Software Engineer to develop software products.
• Running the Scrum processes and ensuring best practices.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.

Skills

Strong software development skills in Java, C++ or Rust

Experience leading a Scrum team in a DevOps environment

Familiarity with cloud-based development concepts

Experience using Rust and its toolchain

Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Scrum Master (Software)

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

Location: Broad Oak, New Malden, Frimley - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as an exemplar Software Engineer to further develop the software products
• 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

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• 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.

Benefits

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 Naval Ships Combat Systems FTEWA TDP 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.

Closing Date

21st January 2026 - Interviews will take place w/c 2nd 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.