Software Engineer / Full-Stack Software Engineer

慨正橡扯; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is seeking a full-time Software Engineer to join our team at our Gloucester location. In this role, you will work within an experienced software development function, contributing to vital projects across various business areas.

The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in JavaScript frameworks, TypeScript, and cloud technologies, and be willing to attain eDV clearance. Join us to help shape the future of aerospace and defense through innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in software design and building using industry best practices.
• Willingness to attain an eDV clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers.
• Contribute to project milestones and continuous improvement.

Skills

JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)

TypeScript

Python

Java

REST API development

Cloud services (AWS or Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch / Opensearch

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon UK have a full time, permanent opportunity for aSoftware Engineerto join our team on our Gloucester or Manchester sites.

You’ll be part of our experienced software dev function, working in a cross-functional team, delivering and deploying critical software across a variety of business areas.

Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing to attain an eDV clearance.

In this area of the business we prove DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project
• Contribute to continuous improvement within your team
• Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team

Desired Skills and Experience

Core Software Engineering

• JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)
• TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• REST API development
• OpenAPI / Swagger

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
• Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Data & Search Technologies

• Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Elasticsearch / Opensearch

Testing & Quality

• Unit testing and automation
• Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)

Delivery & Collaboration

• Experience working in an Agile delivery team
• Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab); familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes