Software Engineer – Maritime Digital Platform (Hybrid)

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company seeks a Software Engineer to design and improve applications supporting maritime operations. You will collaborate with teams to create accessible, user-friendly solutions, ensuring reliable performance across platforms. The position offers a mix of on-site and remote work with competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development with a systematic approach.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Proficient with Git and collaborative repositories.

Responsibilities

• Design accessible, responsive web pages using HTML and CSS.
• Build interactive features with JavaScript to enhance user workflows.
• Maintain and continuously improve front-end applications.
• Connect front end to back-end services and APIs.
• Test functionality to assure reliability and performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Git

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

A leading defense and engineering company seeks a Software Engineer to design and improve applications supporting maritime operations. You will collaborate with teams to create accessible, user-friendly solutions, ensuring reliable performance across platforms. The position offers a mix of on-site and remote work with competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a generous holiday package.