Software Engineer (Java/Python/BPEL)

Leidos; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science and technology solutions leader in Farnborough is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in Java, Python, and BPEL. The role encompasses supporting the development of critical IT applications and serving as a mentor for junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in agile methodologies and possess strong DevOps skills. This position offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment, encouraging continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in agile methodologies and scrum roles.
• Understanding of secure development practices.
• Experience with system integration methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support development and transition of IT applications.
• Maintain alignments with best practices.
• Mentor junior software engineers.

Skills

Agile software development methodologies

DevOps tooling including Ansible, Jenkins

Java

Python

BPEL

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

API development and management

Networking Technologies

Windows Server Environments

Linux Environments

Job description

Description

Software Engineer – Back‑end (Java/Python/BPEL)

Location: Farnborough, UK

Clearance Level: High DV – 'Developed Vetting'

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.

Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems.

Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

We have a requirement for a security‑cleared Software Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.

Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.

Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.

Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Software Engineer to support the development and transition into live of a new IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.

The Software Engineer will provide input and expertise to maintain alignments with best practices and recommend system/code/process improvements. They will also support the development of junior Software engineers in the program/team.

This individual is expected to create an environment for innovation and technical mentoring. You will be self‑motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day‑to‑day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.

The successful individual will be expected to:

• Provide DevOps skills engaging in a scrum team being an active part of its delivery and continuous improvement
• Develop, test, document and deploy elements of the solution and ensure KT is appropriate for the movement into service
• Work with delivery teams to design and implement and integrate modern, scalable products using a range of existing, new and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with the wider teams seeking to learn and improve with every sprint
• Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context of the delivery

WHO DO WE NEED?

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and development skills who has:

• Experience with agile software development methodologies, working in a scrum team, estimation, ticket creation and management, engagement in demos, retrospectives and continuous process improvement
• Understanding and experience of the importance of secure by design and delivering within a secure environment
• An understanding of DevOps tooling including Ansible, Jenkins and other pipeline technologies
• Good knowledge & experience with development in, and software engineering best practices for: Java, Python, BPEL
• Good experience of containerisation concepts and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Experience of system integration methodologies
• Good knowledge & experience of API development and management, including rigorous test and assurance processes
• Good general knowledge of Networking Technologies including load balancing, firewalls, SMTP, DHCP and DNS
• Good knowledge of Windows Server Environments, including OS build, AD integration from design to implementation and support
• Good knowledge of Linux Environments including network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)
• Good general knowledge of Microsoft Stack technologies such as M365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell
• General knowledge of database technologies such as including MS SQL, PostgreSQL and Cassandra
• Experience with Web Services, APIs and Data Distribution Protocols
• Experience of building, developing and configuring cloud infrastructure
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

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 and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• 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)
• Dynamic Working
• Commitment to Diversity

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.

Who We Are:

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

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that will enhance your future. #THEO

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.