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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.

Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? Join BAE Systems as an experienced Software Engineer.

As a key member of a Software Engineering team, you'll be working with our National Security Customers to build systems that support their core mission capabilities. You'll work as part of empowered, autonomous DevOps teams with regular contact with end-users to flexibly and efficiently understand, design, develop, deploy and maintain applications and services. You'll be encouraged to identify new ways of solving problems and get to work in a range of different teams across our customer organisations.

We fully embrace DevOps ways of working in our teams, and build a very broad range of capabilities for our customers. We therefore value Engineers who enjoy playing a role in the full delivery lifecycle and are flexible to learn and pick up new technologies and approaches. You'll be playing a role in identifying the right technologies to use for the job and be supported with training as needed through access to services such as Pluralsight.

About you

You will have experience in many of the following:

Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, PythonCollaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systemsSource controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, PerforceUtilising CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixesContinual testing of code using Automated Testing FrameworksEnsuring code consistency and quality by utilising static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQubeTeam working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, KanbanCommon software design patternsUsing precedent and your own creativity to solve our client's challenges!It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them

Machine Learning software e.g. Amazon and Azure machine learning, or Google's TensorFlowDeploying and managing in Cloud Computing such as AWS, MS AzureContainerisation e.g. Docker, KubernetesRelational, document, or graph database systemsSoftware configuration and deployment e.g. AnsiblePlease note that it is essential that you currently hold high level UK security clearance

How we will support you

Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the officeYou'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year beforeOur flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and moreYou'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAEYou'll be part of our company bonus schemeYou are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups.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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

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. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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