Secure App Developer (Python/Vue) – On‑Site Bristol

00139 LEIDOS INNOVATIONS UK LTD.; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (incl. holidays)

Flexible benefits (life assurance, gym

Flexi Time Working

Job summary

Leidos UK & EUROPE is seeking a Software Engineer – Application Development in Bristol on customer site. You will develop Python applications, build UI components with Vue/Electron, and work with GitLab CI/CD while observing secure coding practices in a mission-focused environment.

You’ll learn infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform/Terragrunt) and collaborate with teams to deploy and support applications, databases like MongoDB and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python or another programming language and a willingness to develop strong Python skills.
• Understanding of software development basics: source control, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Interest in web or desktop app development using Vue or Electron.
• Awareness of APIs, data handling, Linux environments, automation or deployment concepts.
• Willingness to learn secure coding practice and follow industry development standards.
• Ability to work with peers, take feedback and communicate with stakeholders.
• Exposure to GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation or infrastructure as code (Desirable).
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ or similar tech (Desirable).
• Experience with Linux or MacOS for development or troubleshooting (Desirable).
• Interest in cyber security and secure software development (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of application features, fixes, tests and documentation.
• Write and maintain Python code with guidance from senior engineers.
• Build user interfaces and desktop/web components using Vue and Electron.
• Use Git and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, test and deliver changes.
• Learn infrastructure as code concepts with Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt.
• Support integration with data and messaging technologies like MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ.
• Follow secure coding guidance and peer review processes.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, deployment prep and controlled environment support.
• Occasionally assist with hardware installation or configuration as needed.
• Collaborate with senior developers, users and project teams to deliver useful software.

Skills

Python

Web/desktop development

APIs

Linux environments

Automation

Git

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

RabbitMQ

Ansible

Terraform/Terragrunt

Job description

Leidos UK & EUROPE is seeking a Software Engineer – Application Development in Bristol on customer site. You will develop Python applications, build UI components with Vue/Electron, and work with GitLab CI/CD while observing secure coding practices in a mission-focused environment.

You’ll learn infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform/Terragrunt) and collaborate with teams to deploy and support applications, databases like MongoDB and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ.