Senior Platform Engineer

BAE Systems; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and defense company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in London. This role involves programming in languages like JavaScript and Python, working in an agile environment, and utilizing CI/CD tools. Ideal candidates will also have experience with machine learning and cloud computing technologies. The opportunity offers a hybrid working model along with a referral bonus of £5,000.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexible benefits package

Part of company bonus scheme

Opportunity to join Diversity and Support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in programming languages: JavaScript, Java, .Net, or Python.
• Ability to design and build production systems collaboratively.
• Experience with version control systems like Git or Mercurial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• Test and ensure the quality of code using automated frameworks.

Skills

Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python

Collaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems

Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems

Utilising CI/CD tools

Ensuring code consistency and quality

Team working inside an agile environment

Common software design patterns

Using creativity to solve client challenges

Tools

Machine Learning software

Cloud Computing

Containerisation

Relational, document, or graph database systems

Software configuration and deployment

Job description

Overview

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Senior Platform Engineer

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer

Location: London — We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Grade: GG10 - GG11

Referral Bonus: £5,000

National Security & Government Overview

The National Security & Government business is growing with opportunities to work with a range of National Security & Government clients to provide solutions that have a real impact. Be part of a growing team that delivers for clients and participates in community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Senior Platform Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector. Our people are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We value teams with a mix of disciplines to deliver cutting edge, high quality solutions.

What background we are looking for

• Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python
• Collaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems
• Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce
• Utilising CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, to streamline delivery of new features and fixes
• Continual testing of code using Automated Testing Frameworks
• Ensuring code consistency and quality by utilising static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
• Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban
• Common software design patterns
• Using precedent and your own creativity to solve client challenges

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them

• Machine Learning software e.g. Amazon and Azure machine learning, or Google\'s TensorFlow
• Deploying and managing Cloud Computing such as AWS, MS Azure
• Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Relational, document, or graph database systems
• Software configuration and deployment e.g. Ansible

How we will support you

• Work-life balance with flexible and part-time working; many roles include hybrid working (home and office).
• 25 days holiday per year with option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before.
• Flexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension, cycle to work, taste cards and more.
• Part of our company bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to join Diversity and Support groups focused on gender diversity, mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

Why BAE Systems

This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, integrity and merit. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels may require 5–10 years of UK residency for vetting.

PLEASE NOTE: You are expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and should discuss internal opportunities with your line manager to support career development. If you cannot discuss with your line manager, contact your HRBP. If invited for interview, you consent to Recruitment contacting you and your line manager.

This vacancy is eligible for the UK Employee Referral Scheme. Amount: £5000

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. You may be working in different locations and times. Hybrid Working supports flexibility and well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Division overview: Government

We are a leader in the cyber defence industry with extensive Government contract experience. You will defend the connected world and help protect nations. When applying, you will be redirected to the BAE Systems careers site to register an account (optional), provide contact information, upload your CV and complete a diversity & inclusion questionnaire. Please select the source type as “job board advertisement” then “the IET / E+T Jobs” if prompted.