Software Engineer

Leidos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm in the UK is seeking Software Engineers for 2025. Responsibilities include problem analysis, software requirement development, and solution implementation. Candidates should have knowledge of TAL, C, and C++, along with real-time software experience and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a flexible working scheme, contributory pension, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits including life assurance and gym memberships

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering real-time and safety-related software.
• Strong knowledge of software development languages like TAL, C, C++.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and TACL.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential problems in various systems.
• Develop software requirements and solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines.

Skills

Real-time and/or safety-related software experience

Knowledge of TAL, C, and C++

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL)

Experience in systems engineering and software development

Configuration management knowledge

Complete project life cycle experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Excellent communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Job description

Description

We Need You...

The Role

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Software Engineers throughout the course of 2025.

You will be responsible for contributing to a multidisciplinary team in the analysis of problems, solution work up and delivery of Software as required across a wide range of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation into potential problems in the various systems
• Develop software requirements
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement them
• Change and release management
• Technical risk and opportunity management
• liaise with other disciplines (i.e. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
• Creation of Software test plans and test execution
• Adherence to all relevant Software Standards

Required Skills

• Experience of delivering real‑time and/or safety‑related software
• Knowledge of software development languages (e.g. TAL, C and C++)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL)
• Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration and test
• Knowledge of configuration management within an software engineering environment
• Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaborate with other stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication through the use of e‑mail, presentations and reports
• Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal and external stakeholders
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Clearance Requirements

• Clearance to Start BPSS
• Clearance for Role SC
• You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role

What We Offer

• 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)
• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity & EEO

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.