Software Engineer

Leidos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Software Engineers to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves analyzing problems, developing software solutions, and ensuring adherence to software standards across various applications. With a commitment to customer success and a collaborative culture, this innovative firm offers meaningful careers and supports work-life balance. Join a company at the forefront of technology and engineering, where your contributions will make a significant impact in creating safer and more efficient solutions.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days of annual leave

Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes)

Gym memberships

Holiday buy/sell

Cycle to work

Dynamic Working

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering real-time and safety-related software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide clear technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential problems in various systems.
• Develop software requirements and implement solutions.
• Create software test plans and execute tests.

Skills

Real-time software development

Programming languages (TAL, C, C++)

Scripting languages (Python, TACL)

Systems engineering

Software integration and testing

Configuration management

Project lifecycle management

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Description

We Need You...

Join Our Talent Community

Leidos UK & EUROPE are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you.

If you cannot see a vacancy on our careers page that matches your current requirements, please register your interest in Leidos UK & EUROPE, by submitting an application via ‘Join Our Talent Community’ on the UK careers page and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set becomes available.

The Role:

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Software Engineers throughout 2024…

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 various systems
• Develop software requirements
• Contribute to architecture and design baselines
• Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement these
• Change and release management
• Technical risk and opportunity management
• Liaise with other disciplines (e.g., Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and team leadership
• Create software test plans and execute tests
• Adherence to all relevant software standards

Required Skills:

• Experience delivering real-time and/or safety-related software
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., TAL, C, C++)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, TACL)
• Experience in systems engineering, software development, integration, and testing
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
• Experience across the complete project lifecycle from bid to operational delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide clear technical direction
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with team and stakeholders
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance to Start BPSS
• Clearance for Role SC
• Willingness to undergo SC or DV clearance depending on security requirements

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your CV with us today and begin your journey of a fulfilling and meaningful career...

What we do for you:
At Leidos, we are passionate about customer success, united as a team, and inspired to make a difference. We offer meaningful careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days of annual leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, holiday buy/sell, cycle to work)
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, value all perspectives, and ensure equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – working to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: Use your passion and skills at Leidos to keep people safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cybersecurity, and solutions. Help build a safer world and inspire change.

Collaboration: Enjoy the flexibility to do your best work. We empower our people to work from home, the office, or on-site, providing the tools to work smarter and meet your needs.

People: We empower individuals from all backgrounds to be themselves, learn new skills, and grow. We invest in training, career rotations, and development plans to help you succeed.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: This job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date 3 days after posting.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee. Actual compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other factors.

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