Senior Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing and developing software solutions. You will work with languages such as Java and Python, and contribute to hybrid work arrangements. Benefits include private medical cover and flexibility in work hours, making it an ideal role for professionals seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

18 days holiday (increases to 21 after 5 years)

Private family medical cover

Annual RM800 health allowance

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a software engineer.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Objective, logical and enquiring mind.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to design and architect software solutions.
• Developing object oriented software code.
• Debugging software issues.

Skills

Java

Python

ReactJS

Analytical skills

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Job description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About The Team

Our mission at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that our customers can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. At our Malaysian Global Delivery Centre we work with clients from around the world to deliver engineering services in the industries of defense and cybersecurity to meet our customer’s needs.

Our projects involve building large scale applications for enterprise or government customers presenting highly technical challenges for the right candidate.

The job role may include:

• Providing technical leadership to design and architect software solutions to meet business needs
• Developingobject orientated software code in high level languages such as Java or Python
• Developing web based front end software in the ReactJS framework
• Debugging software issues and finding root causes of common faults
• Being involved in scrum/agile development processes

Role Requirement:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a software engineer
• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology /Engineering or related field
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Articulate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Objective, logical and enquiring mind
• Creative, persuasive and team player

What we offer:

• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 18 days holiday a year (increases to 21 after 5 years’ service)
• You are expected to work a 40-hour week but flexibility can be given around what hours in a day are worked
• We support hybrid working and give flexibility for team leads to decide on the balance between remote and office-based working. For most teams the majority of work is done remotely.
• Our benefits package includes private family medical cover, maternity (4 months), paternity (2 weeks) & study leave
• We provide an annual RM800 allowance that can be used for dental, optical or health screening purposes
• You’ll be part of our annual bonus and share award scheme
• You’ll have a dedicated line Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Why BAE Systems?

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) 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.