Software Engineer - DV Cleared

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Gloucester is seeking experienced Software Engineers to enhance their development efforts. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Java, possess current DV Clearance, and have extensive experience in software development. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with DevSecOps software systems.
• Current DV Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate software development activities.
• Design and develop tests to debug software.
• Work with customer requirements to develop applications.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Experience developing on Linux

Understanding of unit testing frameworks like JUnit 5.x

Experience with Git version control

Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM

Experience mentoring junior team members

Oracle/Relational Databases or MongoDB experience

GitLab CI/CD Pipelines experience

Knowledge of Apache NiFi

Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript & React

Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana

Knowledge of Hibernate

Proficiency with Atlassian Suite

Job description

Software Engineer Opportunities at Lockheed Martin in Gloucester

We have exciting opportunities at our Gloucester site for Software Engineers with current DV Clearance, primarily working on Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. Your responsibilities may include:

1. Planning, conducting, and coordinating software development activities.
2. Designing and developing tests to debug software.
3. Working with customer requirements to develop business/mission applications, following standards, processes, and tools throughout the development lifecycle.
4. Correcting program errors.
5. Preparing operating instructions.
6. Documenting program development.
7. Analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data, programming techniques, and controls.

As a Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Java and other languages such as Python.
• Experience developing on Linux.
• Understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks like JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Experience with Git version control.
• Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Experience with Oracle/Relational Databases and/or MongoDB.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines.
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript & React.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Knowledge of Hibernate.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Suite (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications or Certifications:

• Experience with JSF (Primefaces).

About Lockheed Martin RMS

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions, and complex program management for global security, civil, and commercial markets. Our mission is to be the world's leading security and aerospace company, leveraging capabilities in advanced platforms, weapons, C4ISR, sustainment, training, and sensors.

We offer meaningful work, educational opportunities, flexible work schedules, hybrid work, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your work-life balance. Benefits include private medical insurance, competitive pension, dental, critical illness cover, life assurance, travel insurance, employee discounts, counseling services, training, professional memberships, and family-friendly policies.

We support flexible working arrangements, including the option for a 4-day workweek, and promote a supportive, respectful environment focused on employee wellbeing.