NSL - Software Engineer

Job Title

NSL - Software Engineer

Location

Manchester

Professional Area

Engineering - Software

Overview

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is a team of 4,500 experts working across 10 countries to deliver complex data solutions that support national security. As a Software Engineer you will be part of empowered, autonomous DevOps teams that build, deploy and maintain systems for our National Security Customers. You will have ownership and responsibility within a small team, while being supported by a large Engineering community.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy and maintain applications and services for National Security clients. • Collaborate with end users to understand requirements and deliver solutions quickly. • Participate fully in the delivery lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operation. • Continuously improve processes, tools and technologies for better delivery and quality.

Qualifications

You will have experience in many of the following:

• Collaboratively designing and building proof of concept or production systems.
• Source controlling code with version control systems such as Git, Mercurial or Perforce.
• Using CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket) to streamline delivery.
• Automated testing of code using testing frameworks.
• Static code analysis tools such as SonarQube to ensure code quality.
• Working inside an agile environment (Scrum, Lean, Kanban).
• Creative problem solving to meet client challenges.

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these:

• Machine learning services (Amazon or Azure ML, TensorFlow).
• Cloud computing (AWS, MS Azure).
• Relational, document or graph databases.
• Software configuration and deployment tools such as Ansible.

Clearance

Security clearance is required. If you are not currently cleared you must be eligible and willing to go through the process.

How we will support you

• Flexible work arrangements with core hours, part time options and remote work.
• 25 days holiday per year plus option to buy/sell and carry over.
• Competitive pension scheme, cycle to work, taste cards and other benefits.
• A dedicated Career Manager to guide your growth.
• Participation in company bonus scheme.
• Access to diversity and support groups covering gender, mental health, etc.

About our team

Our team is a mix of generalists and specialists, fostering innovation through collaboration. Working across diverse projects, you will have the chance to broaden your skill set and grow with a company that values continuous learning, product quality and work life balance.

Division overview: Government

We lead in cyber defence and have decades of experience protecting government and critical infrastructure networks. As part of the Government business unit, you will help defend the connected world and contribute to the UK's security.

More about BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a consultancy and products business that serves governments and businesses worldwide. Over 4,000 people across 18 countries contribute to delivering solutions that protect against cyber threats and improve operational resilience.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a workforce with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and culture.

Workplace model

We embrace a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home, a BAE Systems office or client site as needed. This flexibility supports a healthy work life balance.

Equal Opportunity

All candidates and employees are evaluated solely on their skills, knowledge and achievements. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other protected status.