Software Engineer

Raytheon UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK in Gloucester is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for designing and building software using industry best practices. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and emphasizes continuous improvement within the team.

Applicants should have a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in JavaScript frameworks and cloud services such as AWS or Azure.

Qualifications

• Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through a University Degree combined with experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within your team.
• Collaborate with peers on technical direction.

Skills

Core Software Engineering

JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)

TypeScript

Python

Java

REST API development

OpenAPI / Swagger

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud services (AWS or Azure)

Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Elasticsearch / Opensearch

Unit testing and automation

Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)

Experience in Agile delivery team

Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab)

Education

University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project
• Contribute to continuous improvement within your team
• Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Core Software Engineering
• JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)
• TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• REST API development
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Cloud & Infrastructure
• Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
• Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Data & Search Technologies
• Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Elasticsearch / Opensearch
• Testing & Quality
• Unit testing and automation
• Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
• Delivery & Collaboration
• Experience working in an Agile delivery team
• Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab); familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes

Requirements

Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience. Practical knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.