Senior Engineer – Software

BAE Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major technology firm in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer for hybrid working. Responsibilities include Agile software development, providing technical leadership, and participating in technical discussions. Essential skills include software development in Java, Python, C++, or Rust, with experience in agile methodologies and familiarity with virtualisation. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities for professional registration.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proficient in various programming languages like Java, Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience in developing software using agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of virtualisation, automated testing, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Create new and modified software code/test modules.
• Engage in DevSecOps feedback processes.
• Provide technical leadership to junior team members.

Skills

Software development skills in Java, Python, C++ or Rust

Practical experience with agile methodology

Familiarity with virtualisation, automated testing and configuration control

Experience with Rust programming language and associated toolchain

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development techniques

Experience using software APIs such as REACT

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: New Malden, Broad Oak - Portsmouth or Frimley - Hybrid working options available – please speak to your recruiter about the arrangements for this role.

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilise 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.i
• 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:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, 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 Combat Systems Strategic Projects team:

The 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?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit and empowers you to fulfil your potential. Recruitment processes aim to be as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to 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: 2nd January 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.

How to apply

• Register an account (optional, you can apply as a guest).
• Provide contact information.
• Upload your CV.
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire.
• Select "job board advertisement" and then "the IET / E+T Jobs" as the source type.