Software Team Lead

About us... Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software. In late 2014 we opened our Cyber Innovation Centre based in Gloucester, opening up a number of fantastic opportunities to join our expanding Software Development Team. If successful you will be working alongside some of the world's leading experts in the cyber security and intelligence fields, contributing to developing solutions using the latest technologies and working alongside world class partner organisations. What we are looking for... As a Team Leader you will be tasked with developing and maintaining mission critical applications and systems. Key responsibilities of this role will include:- • Developing product functionality, user interfaces and performance improvements • Documenting designs and advising on product support material • Investigate product issues and develop solutions to customer issues • Develop test plans and methodologies to ensure developed products meet Raytheon quality standards. • Be involved in, committed to and part of the continuous improvement of software applications and systems. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are looking for something different from their career. Raytheon's ambition is to provide an environment that is more silicon valley than security and defence. We want to encourage individual innovation and progression that is both exciting and rewarding, avoiding the dull 'beige' of the standard information security companies. Required: DV clearance or the ability to gain the clearance Desirable Skills: - • Experience in Java application development. • Experience of web application frameworks development in languages such as Javascript, node.js, angular.js, HTML5/CSS3 • Experience of application development using Java orientated middleware, for example, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Apache Camel • Experience of software application development utilizing RDBMS (e.g. Oracle/MySQL) and/or unstructured persistence layers, e.g. ElasticSearch, MongoDB • Proficient in Microsoft Windows 64bit operating systems as a development and deployment platform • Proficient in Linux as a development and deployment platform • Proficient in use of software configuration management systems (e.g. Clearcase, CVS or Git). • Experience in secure development techniques and tools that produce secure systems. • Good understanding of virtualisation (e.g. VMWare and Hyper-V). • Good interpersonal skills for customer liaison. • Good written and oral communication skills. • Good time management, organisation and prioritization skills. • Experience of scripting languages; Perl, Python, ruby • Experience of PKI and encryption techniques. • Experience with high performance distributed systems • Experience of Big Data Analytics and Visualization • Working in an Agile / SCRUM /Devops delivery model What we can offer you… • On-going training and career development opportunities • Annual bonus + for this division an additional bonus for maintaining the highest level of government clearance • Social and dynamic working environment • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays • 1.30pm finish on a Friday (37 hour week) • Contributory pension scheme • Life assurance • Flexible benefits • Enhanced sick pay scheme Diversity: Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success