Secure Application Development Engineer | Python/Vue

UK Careers Site; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos UK & EUROPE is seeking a Software Engineer – Application Development to contribute to secure, mission-focused software in Bristol. You will develop features using Python, Vue and Electron, supported by GitLab CI/CD, Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt, in a controlled environment.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and project teams, learn secure coding practices, and gain hands-on experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ while delivering useful software for

Qualifications

• Experience with Python or another programming language and a willingness to develop strong Python skills.
• Understanding of software development basics, such as source control, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Interest in web or desktop application development, including frameworks such as Vue or Electron.
• Awareness of APIs, data handling, Linux environments, automation or deployment concepts.
• Willingness to learn secure coding practice and follow good industry development standards.
• Ability to work carefully, ask questions, take feedback and learn through peer review.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation or infrastructure as code is desirable.
• Exposure to MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ or similar technologies is desirable.
• Experience using Linux or MacOS for development or troubleshooting.
• Interest in cyber security, secure software development or working in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of application features, fixes, tests and supporting documentation.
• Write and maintain Python code with guidance from senior engineers.
• Help build user interfaces and desktop/web application components using Vue and Electron.
• Use Git and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, test and deliver software changes.
• Learn how infrastructure as code is used through tools such as Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt.
• Support integration with data and messaging technologies including MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ.
• Follow secure coding guidance, peer review processes and good development practice.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, deployment preparation and controlled environment support.
• Occasionally assist with installation, configuration or checking of hardware where required.
• Work closely with senior developers, users and project teams to understand requirements and deliver useful software.

Skills

Python programming

Software development

Communication

Team collaboration

Peer review

Education

Software development degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Vue

Electron

GitLab CI/CD

Ansible

Terraform/Terragrunt

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

RabbitMQ

Linux

Git

Job description

Leidos UK & EUROPE is seeking a Software Engineer – Application Development to contribute to secure, mission-focused software in Bristol. You will develop features using Python, Vue and Electron, supported by GitLab CI/CD, Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt, in a controlled environment.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and project teams, learn secure coding practices, and gain hands-on experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ while delivering useful software for