Staff Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to work in Gloucester, with a salary range of £73,000 - £91,000 plus comprehensive benefits. This role focuses on leading software development, driving innovative solutions, and mentoring junior engineers within multi-domain applications. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to work in cutting-edge DevSecOps environments. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in Java and proficiency in cloud services, particularly AWS.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus opportunities

4 Day Work Week Option

Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Proficient in software development using Java and other programming languages.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and technologies.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities and coordinate tasks.
• Work with customers to clarify requirements and recommend solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Expert knowledge of current Java

Proficient in Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React

Experience developing on Linux

Advanced understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks

Expert with Git version control

Proficient in Agile Development using SCRUM

Advanced knowledge of Oracle/Relational Databases and/or Mongo

Experience in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines

Experience of Apache NiFi

Experience of Atlassian Suite

Experience of Elasticsearch and Kibana

Advanced knowledge of Hibernate

Advanced knowledge of AWS Services

Experience of CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments

Experience developing software for cloud deployment

Experience developing software for microservices

Understanding development challenges for cloud migration

Education

Oracle Java Certification

AWS Certification

ISTQB Certification

OSCP Certification

CCNA Certification

Job description

Staff Software Engineer

£73000 - £91,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus, BUPA

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

4 Day Work Week Option

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.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company.

We have 5 exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Senior Staff Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance.

To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

We offer our 4 Day Work Week on this role!

A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role.

You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain.

These are Level 4 hires so we require advanced / expert levels of proficiency within the following skill set.

Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following :

• Planning, conducting and coordinating software development activities.
• Working with customers and key stakeholders to identify requirements and ready to advise on and influence the adoption of suitable architectures and solutions.
• Design and development of tests to debug software.
• Working with customer requirements that are to be programmed into business / mission applications, whilst utilising the appropriate standards, processes and tools throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Mentoring of junior engineers.
• Analysis of system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Championing automation in the form of IaC, CI / CD and test automation.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge DevSecOps software systems and applications.

You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

If you’re passionate about Software Engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

If you’re passionate about software engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

What skills will I need?

• Expert knowledge of current Java.
• Proficient in another language such as Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.
• Experience of developing on Linux.
• Advanced understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Expert with Git version control.
• Proficient in Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle / Relational Databases and / or Mongo.
• Experience of GitLab CI / CD Pipelines.
• Experience of Apache NiFi.
• Experience in the use of Atlassian Suite - Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience of Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Advanced knowledge of Hibernate.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda.
• Experience of CI / CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments.
• Experience of developing software for cloud deployment – specifically AWS.
• Experience developing software for microservice and or serverless architectures.
• Understanding the development challenges moving on-prem workload to cloud.

Qualifications or Certifications

• Oracle Java Certification.
• AWS Certification.
• ISTQB Certification.
• OSCP Certification.
• CCNA Certification.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 02392 415270.