Senior Platform Engineer

BAE Systems; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Manchester is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to develop and maintain software applications. The role offers hybrid working options and the chance to work with a diverse team of experts in cyber defense. The ideal candidate should have programming experience in languages such as JavaScript or Python and familiarity with CI/CD tools. Competitive benefits and a referral bonus are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical and dental insurance

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience programming in one or more languages like JavaScript, Java, .Net, or Python.
• Ability to work collaboratively in designing and building production systems.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate within agile teams to deliver projects.
• Ensure code quality using static analysis tools.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

.Net

Python

Git

CI/CD tools

Agile methodologies

Static code analysis

Tools

AWS

MS Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester

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.

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer

Requisition ID: 121768

Location: Manchester - hybrid and flexible working arrangements available; speak to your recruiter about options.

Grade: GG10 - GG11

Referral Bonus: £5,000

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, in order 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 our client's 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 in 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 is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office
• You'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You'll be part of our company bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

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 be aware 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 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.

Note

Please note: You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Division overview: Government

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating.

As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

Job Title Summary: Senior Platform Engineer; Job City: Manchester; Professional Area: Engineering - Software; Job Req ID: 121768