Software Engineer (eDV Cleared)

BAE Systems; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is recruiting a Software Engineer to join Digital Intelligence in the UK. You will design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software across the delivery lifecycle, collaborating with engineers, cyber specialists and National Security customers to deliver dependable capabilities.

The role spans GG08–GG12 grades with on-site work in Gloucester or Manchester and opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in at least one programming language (e.g. JavaScript, Java, .NET or Python).
• Apply software engineering principles to build, test or maintain systems.
• Use a version control system (Git, Mercurial or Perforce).
• Work collaboratively as part of a software/engineering team.
• Break down technical problems and develop considered solutions.
• Communicate technical information clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software applications and services.
• Work with customers, end users and colleagues to understand complex problems and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Contribute within multidisciplinary DevOps teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Build proofs of concept and production systems using appropriate engineering practices.
• Evaluate technologies and help the team make evidence-based technical decisions.
• Use version control, CI and CD practices to support dependable releases.
• Develop automated tests and use static analysis to improve software quality.
• Diagnose problems and contribute to long-term maintainability.

Skills

Programming languages

Software engineering principles

Version control

Collaboration

Problem breakdown

Technical communication

Learning new tools

Tools

Git/Mercurial/Perforce

CI/CD tools

SonarQube

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Docker/Kubernetes

Ansible

TensorFlow/ML services

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Gloucester or Manchester | This role normally requires four days per week on site, with five days per week on site likely depending on the project.

Grade: GG08–GG12

Build software that supports the UK’s national security mission.

As a Software Engineer in BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, you will work alongside engineers, specialists and National Security customers to develop and maintain systems that support important operational capabilities.

You will contribute across the software delivery lifecycle, from understanding a problem and evaluating possible approaches through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement. The breadth of our work creates opportunities to solve complex technical challenges, learn new technologies and build a career around work with a clear purpose.

We are recruiting across a range of experience levels from GG08 to GG12. Applications are welcomed from people seeking either full‑time or part‑time opportunities.

National Security in Digital Intelligence

Digital Intelligence has more than 40 years of experience supporting National Security customers and their vital missions.

Our teams bring together software engineering, cyber, data, architecture, consulting and delivery expertise. They work collaboratively with customers and end users to turn complex requirements into dependable capabilities that can adapt as missions and technologies evolve.

For Software Engineers, this means working on technically demanding problems where quality, security and reliability matter. You will be able to see how your contribution supports wider mission outcomes while learning from colleagues with different disciplines, perspectives and areas of expertise.

Your SubAccount

This recruitment campaign supports opportunities across four National Security SubAccounts. The team you join will be determined by the role requirements, your skills and experience, and current business needs.

Core Machine

Core Machine brings together the foundational engineering capabilities needed to design, build, deploy and sustain secure software systems. Software Engineers contribute across the delivery lifecycle and help teams select practical technologies and approaches for the problem being solved.

Cyber Engineering

Cyber Engineering focuses on building capabilities that help customers understand, manage and respond to security challenges. Software Engineers work alongside cyber specialists and other disciplines to develop secure, reliable solutions for demanding environments.

Emergent Mission & Tech

Emergent Mission & Tech explores how developing technologies and engineering approaches can address new or changing mission needs. Software Engineers may evaluate ideas, build proofs of concept and help turn promising approaches into dependable operational capabilities.

Mission Operations

Mission Operations supports the development and continuing improvement of technology used in operational contexts. Software Engineers work closely with users and multidisciplinary teams to understand needs, respond to feedback and maintain capabilities throughout their lifecycle.

Across each SubAccount, you will join a professional community that values collaboration, technical learning and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

What You Will Be Doing

Depending on your experience and the project, you may:

• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software applications and services.
• Work with customers, end users and colleagues to understand complex problems and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Contribute within multidisciplinary DevOps teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Build proofs of concept and production systems using appropriate engineering practices.
• Evaluate technologies and help the team make evidence‑based technical decisions.
• Use version control, continuous integration and continuous delivery practices to support dependable releases.
• Develop automated tests and use static analysis to improve software quality.
• Diagnose problems, improve existing systems and contribute to the long‑term maintainability of the software.
• Share knowledge through design discussions, code reviews and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Learn new technologies and approaches with support from colleagues, formal training and digital learning resources.
• At more senior grades, provide technical direction, support the development of other engineers and influence engineering standards and delivery decisions.

The role offers variety without expecting one person to know every technology. What matters is your ability to apply sound software engineering principles, work constructively with others and continue developing your capability.

Essential Skills

You will need evidence of:

• Experience developing software in at least one programming language, such as JavaScript, Java, .NET or Python.
• Applying software engineering principles to build, test or maintain working systems.
• Using a version control system, such as Git, Mercurial or Perforce.
• Working collaboratively as part of a software, engineering or multidisciplinary team.
• Breaking down technical problems and developing considered solutions.
• Communicating technical information clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Learning and applying unfamiliar tools, technologies or approaches when required.

Experience in some of the following may also be useful, but candidates are not expected to demonstrate every item:

• Continuous integration and continuous delivery tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity or Bitbucket.
• Automated testing frameworks and static analysis tools, such as SonarQube.
• Agile delivery approaches, including Scrum, Lean or Kanban.
• Common software design patterns.
• Cloud platforms, including AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Container technologies, including Docker or Kubernetes.
• Relational, document or graph databases.
• Configuration and deployment tooling, such as Ansible.
• Machine learning tools or services, including TensorFlow, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure machine learning capabilities.

Security Clearance

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must hold a current and active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

Inclusion and Recruitment

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under‑represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition, such as dyslexia, autism or an anxiety disorder, that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.