Secure Software Vulnerability Researcher

Hackajob Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & part-time options

Minimum 25 days holiday

Private medical and dental insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount cards

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in the UK seeks an Operational Cyber Software Engineer to design, develop and test secure software across multiple languages and tools. The role is based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working options and a wide benefits package.

You will join a 4,500-strong team delivering high-assurance code for national security and commercial clients, with mentorship and structured progression available.

Qualifications

• Familiar with IDEs, debuggers, version control, unit testing, mocking, CI and TDD.
• Understanding of computing principles like stack/heap and compiled vs interpreted languages.
• Proficient in at least one main language (C++, Java, C#) and one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Perl, PowerShell).
• Understanding of OS internals.
• Able to learn new languages and technologies quickly.
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to obtain eDV clearance.
• No prior cyber/defence experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern development practices to build secure, reliable solutions for our customers.
• Design, develop, test, and document software in line with industry best practices.
• Meet customer requirements while leveraging CI where appropriate.
• Work with a range of languages, tools, and technologies on real-world missions.
• Explore and learn emerging languages and technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver high-assurance code.
• Take part in peer reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Development tools & practices

Computing principles

Main languages & scripting

OS internals

Learning new languages

Communication with non-technical teams

UK work eligibility & security clear.

Tools

C#

Java

JavaScript

Perl

PowerShell

Python

Security

Job description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in the UK seeks an Operational Cyber Software Engineer to design, develop and test secure software across multiple languages and tools. The role is based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working options and a wide benefits package.

You will join a 4,500-strong team delivering high-assurance code for national security and commercial clients, with mentorship and structured progression available.