Senior Engineer - Software

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

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Greater London. This role involves utilizing Agile methodologies for software development, providing technical leadership, and contributing to innovative projects. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Java, Python, C++, or Rust, and possess an academic background in Engineering or STEM subjects. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software development using various programming languages.
• Experience in working in Agile teams focusing on continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Utilise an Agile/DevSecOps approach to software code creation.
• Participate in technical discussions and provide status updates.
• Offer technical leadership to junior team members.

Skills

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

Experience with Agile methodology

Familiarity with virtualisation, automated testing and configuration control

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Tools

Rust programming language

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development techniques

Software APIs such as REACT

Job description

Senior Software Engineer based in New Malden, Frimley or Broad Oak – flexible hybrid working arrangements are available.

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
• 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. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an 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 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both 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 at 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.