Software Engineer

Leidos, Inc.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain innovative software solutions. The successful candidate will support technical leads in resolving issues, maintain software logs, and prepare software for annual releases. Applicants should have experience with Java, C++, and real-time software development, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits including life assurance and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience developing software solutions, especially with Java and C++.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential problems in software applications.
• Develop software requirements and solutions.
• Liaise with teams and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Java

HTML

XML

JavaScript

C

C++

C#

Real-time software delivery

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Software Engineer in our TDL Portfolio. The Software Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance and continued evolvement of the Leidos toolset. Primary tasks will include supporting Technical Leads in analysing and resolving problem reports, maintaining a faults/rectification log, supporting test, verification and validation activities and preparing builds/versions of the software to meet deadlines for annual releases.

Responsibilities

• Investigation into potential problems in the various software applications
• Develop software requirements
• Develop and implement software solutions/recommendations
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Liaise with other disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
• Support the creation of software test artefacts

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in developing software solutions using Java, HTML, XML, JavaScript, C, C++ and C#
• Experience delivering real-time software
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication using e‑mail, telecom and reports
• Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with strong time‑management and organisational skills

Desired Skills

• Basic understanding of Tactical Data Links (TDLs)
• Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Pay Range: £47,500.00-£60,900.00