Software Engineer

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off + flexi-days

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses

Refer a friend reward

Flexible benefits allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo in Basildon, UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join a defence-focused software team. You will contribute to a range of features across embedded to high-level software, collaborating with world-class engineers to deliver market-leading products while adhering to security and BPSS requirements.

We welcome diverse backgrounds and provide development opportunities, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and learning resources.

Qualifications

• Programming fundamentals and design skills aligned with object-oriented development.
• Experience with Python and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to deliver to software requirements within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Development of new applications to meet user expectations within formal constraints.
• Experience with iterative development lifecycles (tailored Agile).
• Use tools in iterative lifecycles (Jira / DevOps).
• Adhere to design and coding standards throughout development.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Object Orientated Design

Problem solving

Python

Understanding of Software Development

Delivery to Software Requirements

Agile environment

Embedded experience

C/C++

TCP/IP communication

Microsoft Visual Studio

Git

Ubuntu Linux

VS Code

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a Software Engineer looking for further development and new challenge?

At Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.

What you will do

We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world‑class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market‑leading products within the defence industry.

What we are looking for

Core Skills:

• Programming fundamentals
• Object Orientated Design
• Problem solving
• Python
• Understanding of Software Development Cycle
• Delivery to Software Requirements
• Agile environment

Desired Skills:

• Embedded experience.
• C/C++
• TCP/IP communication
• Experience with development tools including: Microsoft Visual Studio
• Git
• Ubuntu Linux
• VS Code

Embedded programming

• Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
• Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile.)
• Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)
• Familiarity with development to design and coding standards

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Job Details

• Primary Location: GB - Basildon
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hybrid Working: Hybrid