Senior Software Engineer: Lead Secure Solutions (Hybrid)

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days

Employer pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Flexible benefits budget up to £500

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions. The role blends hands-on coding with leadership, guiding teams to design, integrate, and test components for customer-focused outcomes.

The position offers a hybrid setup with on-site collaboration at a UK site such as Bristol and remote work as appropriate. You will take ownership of software work packages, mentor junior developers, and contribute to governance, risk assessments,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, C++, C#).
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing software components.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cyber security considerations.
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management (Git, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of software work packages, including planning, delivery, and reporting.
• Design, implement, and test software modules and components.
• Review code, designs, and test evidence to ensure compliance with standards and governance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder reporting.
• Integrate software into wider systems, collaborating with systems, test, and DevOps teams.
• Suggest and drive improvements in development processes, tools, and practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

C#

Tools

Git

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions. The role blends hands-on coding with leadership, guiding teams to design, integrate, and test components for customer-focused outcomes.

The position offers a hybrid setup with on-site collaboration at a UK site such as Bristol and remote work as appropriate. You will take ownership of software work packages, mentor junior developers, and contribute to governance, risk assessments,