Senior Engineer - Software

BAE Systems; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer. You will utilize Agile/DevSecOps methodologies to create and modify software, provide leadership to junior members, and contribute to a continuous feedback process. Essential skills include software development in Java, Python, C++, or Rust, along with practical agile experience. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible work options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with virtualisation, automated testing, and configuration control is essential.
• Preference for candidates already professionally registered as Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Agile/DevSecOps for software creation and testing.
• Participate in technical discussions related to development activities.
• Provide technical leadership to junior team members.

Skills

Software development skills in a language such as Java, Python, C++ or Rust

Familiarity with common software development concepts

Practical experience of developing software using an agile methodology

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Tools

Rust programming language

Job description

Job title: Senior Software Engineer

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

Salary: Circa £60,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Utlise an Agile/DevSecOps approach for the creation of new and modified software code/test modules as part of a wider product solution
• Contribute to a continuous learning and feedback process in relation to the DevSecOps methodology
• Participate in technical discussions and meetings on an as-required basis
• Provide status metrics and other pertinent information in relation to current work items
• Generate and provide suitable estimates for future work
• Review and provide comments on work items carried out by peers
• Provide technical leadership to junior members of the team

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Software development skills in a language such as Java, Python, C++ or Rust
• Practical experience of developing software using an agile methodology
• Familiarity with common software development concepts including virtualisation, automated testing and configuration control

Desirable:

• Experience in using the Rust programming language and associated toolchain
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Development techniques experience
• Experience of using software APIs such as REACT

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:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Combat Systems Strategic Projects team:

The Combat Systems Strategic Projects team develops innovative and technically complex applications that are demonstrated to customers through trials and experiments, to be considered for further development into future Combat System products.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop new tools and applications to help generate new business within Combat Systems.

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, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 30th October. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 3rd November.