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Lead Front End Developer Start Date: Various Location: Gloucester What we are made of: We are looking for a Front End Developer to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK National Security sector. Behind great solutions there are great people: our employees. We pride ourselves on being able to solve some of our customers' most complex problems. We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people's efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project in support of career development, or even just to face a new challenge and our breadth across a variety of projects will enable you to do this. What background are we looking for? Possess expertise in HTML5, JavaScript, React (or similar frameworks), CSS (plus CSS pre-processors), along with other coding modalities Have extensive knowledge of WML, W3C, and WAP standards A background or interest in designing native mobile apps Used external APIs to generate quality data driven applications Have led and mentored front end developers and junior members of staff, ideally in both a project context and as part of an internal practice or community of interest. What you could be doing for us: Be responsible for delivering web and mobile experiences that look and perform superbly across all platforms Work with other UCD specialists to create digital experiences that inform, inspire and delight, regardless of channel or audience type Work closely with UX Consultants, Technical Architects and client-side staff to interpret user requirements and create appropriate solutions that deliver tangible results. Play a lead role in client engagements by setting direction, goals and expectations for our work and leading developer / UX teams (BAE and/or client) across multiple work streams including budget, technical, task and performance management. Be a leader in BAE for our front end developer capability, setting vision and best practice for how our teams should operate, achieving this through defining methods and approaches which make us successful and building and engaging a community of practitioners. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before You can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from Gender Diversity to Mental Health/Wellbeing to Sustainability in the workplace. If this sounds like you, it's time to get in touch. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.

The Cross-Domain product development and solutions team is a close knit engineering team within BAE Systems - Digital Intelligence operating in a dynamic market. The team is responsible for the development of world-leading network security and communication appliances that operate at multi-gigabit speeds, combining software and custom hardware. Cross-Domain customers include a variety of government departments, telecommunications and critical national infrastructure companies. What you will be doing for us: The Technical Lead role encompasses the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture, analysis, design, and delivery. The successful candidate will have a development background, have managed teams, be able to take responsibility for a solution, and drive the technical outcomes to meet the customer's mission needs. This role is predominately C++/Linux focused, but a range of other languages are used where appropriate. We use Open Source where possible, 3rd Party where valuable, and custom where necessary. What background are we looking for: Provide a focus for technical decision making, and an identifiable leader for the team and wider product area Bring a range of software development and delivery experience Understand what "good" looks like in terms of building and managing a team Can engage with and mentor their developers Is able to work with project and engineering managers to support internal business processes Can modify their approach, and those of their team, to meet the dynamics of a project (eg Agile, Iterative, Waterfall) Deep understanding of C++, Linux, multi-threading, and network technologies Experience in estimation, scheduling, and task breakdown (ideally in Jira or similar) Understand technical risk and how to make effective decisions Essential skills and knowledge Strong C++ and Java Experience of modern libraries including STL, Apache libraries (NiFi etc) Good grasp of networking fundamentals Ability and desire to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly Proven problem-solving and fault-finding skills Evidence of innovation and initiative Linux development experience Windows development experience Experience of scripting languages Essential competencies and experience Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to detail and accuracy Desirable competencies and experience Scripting languages e.g. Ruby, Python, Bash Docker Knowledge of distributed version control systems Experience with automated build and continuous integration suites Understanding of low-level computing concepts Defect Tracking software (JIRA preferred) Experience planning, estimating and designing system components Customer facing skills VoIP/VTC standards Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.

National Security Gloucester Overview The National Security business in Gloucester is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact. Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region. Lead Software Engineer We are looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector. What you could be doing for us: Designing, codes, tests, corrects and documents simple programs, and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system Providing accurate estimates of development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications Leading a team of junior-mid level developers, providing oversight and mentoring where applicable Logically analysing code defects and produces timely code fixes What background are we looking for? A good understanding of any of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, React, Node.JS, Python, C++ The desire to solve complex technical problems, helping our customers achieve their goals Someone who has the aspiration to learn new skills and better themselves where possible Knowledge of some cloud engineering such as AWS, Docker, Microservices ect is desirable but not essential The ability to work as part of a team, knowledge share and be involved with our Agile ways of working How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before You can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme Feel free to join in with some of our monthly social events ranging from: 'First Friday', Lunch & Learns (free pizza/snacks), Tech Talks and much more. You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. If this sounds like you, it's time to apply Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

Location: Hybrid Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. About The Role Ecotricity, the UK's first true green energy provider, has a strong internal team supporting and developing solutions across multiple mission critical platforms including Salesforce (Service and Sales). This hands-on role, of Salesforce Developer, is first and foremost about delivering system changes and improvements but additionally looks for your experience to help us leverage value from our Salesforce investment. The Ecotricity Technology department is a small friendly team with a strong focus on getting results, with everyone committed to delivering both individually and as part of the group/project. We have a good work life balance, with the management team typically being in the office two or three days a week and working from home on other days. We're proud to be an ethical company, and this naturally attracts ethical people, making for a good safe working environment and a team that works and wins together. We also have a competitive benefits package and chose to invest in our people whenever we can. What you will do Work as part of a small team of Salesforce admins/developers delivering Salesforce changes Work collaboratively with the Salesforce Tech Lead to develop best practice, streamline throughput, and ensure consistent high quality output. Provide technical input in discussions with management and stakeholders. Work on new functionality, changes and faults, including complicated tasks as appropriate. Seek day to day opportunities to upskill and cross train with your peers. Contribute research into new beneficial technology and process improvements. About You You will have considerable technical experience working with Salesforce at a developer level, including interfacing with other platforms, developing Salesforce assets for use in websites and mobile apps, and all using modern deployment techniques. Knowledge of the Energy industry or Salesforce 'Energy & Utility Cloud' would be a bonus, but not necessary. You will be comfortable working with project managers and product owners, keeping stakeholders and management continually informed, presenting and demoing solutions routinely. You will have good communication skills and can adjust to type of each audience. We will actively support you, but as a potentially remote role you should be self motivated, delivery driven, and not need to be led. You should strive for best practice and technical excellence and be a person that actively looks for continual improvement opportunities. Knowledge and skills Extensive Salesforce development experience (including APEX triggers, classes, asynchronous apex, APIs, Visualforce, LWCs and Sites) Experience of Salesforce Lightning is essential Experience using Git and SFDX is essential Experience of continuous integration is desirable Salesforce Administrator understanding is desirable Understands when to use declarative capabilities vs developed solutions Experience of object-oriented programming languages Experience of web development languages including HTML, CSS & JavaScript would be advantageous Experience of Salesforce Energy & Utilities Cloud (Vlocity) is desired (but not essential). Experience of working waterfall and agile developments, and using tools such as Jira Excellent time management skills & ability to multitask Ability to work individually and as part of a team About Us What's in it for you... Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution Volunteering day Hybrid working Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events) Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025 Flexibility statement The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment. Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity- the green kind. Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain- by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy. We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too- we build windmills and sun parks in Britain. We call this 'bills in to mills'. In 2021, we started work on building two new solar parks, and now, in 2022, we're bringing geothermal energy to our customers' fuel mix, a first in the UK. We're also developing green gas mills which will generate 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of- grass. We don't just focus on energy though- we built Electric Highways, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points, we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world, and, in partnership with RSPB, we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk + RSPB. _Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all._ Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Reference ID: 1443

Operational Cyber Developer Location: Gloucester or London What you'll be doing Understand various development methodologies, and how they fit in with different delivery approaches. Factor operational security requirements into system design, development and testing. Conduct, support and encourage constructive code reviews for peers. Adopt a pragmatic approach to changing customer requirements and priorities, reporting on the impact and suggesting appropriate aspects to de-scope. Embrace emerging technology and language trends, evaluating beneficial emerging tools and championing their adoption and rollout. Conduct software development in line with the business and industry best practices. Identify risks associated with software development tasks and mitigate and/or escalate as necessary. Plan appropriate testing approaches (eg physical/virtual/real-world) and justify them according to the different risk profiles. Model and perform analysis on problems and solutions Design, code and document software from a logical design. Overcome development obstacles to deliver quality code within time and budget constraints. Collaborate with team members to integrate developed code seamlessly into the solution. Implement continuous integration where appropriate. Define and write test scripts and unit, integration and system tests for developed software. What we're looking for Essential: Knowledge: Familiarity with of variety of development tools (IDEs, debuggers, source control). Principles of high-assurance development. Development techniques such as unit testing, mocking, continuous integration, and test-driven development. Understanding of how the specific customer domain affects the software under development. Awareness of IT security as a major issue for companies and governments. Skills: Intermediate/advanced understanding of how computers work (eg stack/heap distinction, compiled/interpreted languages). Proficient with at least 1 "solution" language (eg C++, Java, C#). Proficient with at least 1 "utility" language (eg Python, Javascript, Perl, Powershell) Able to use and configure more than one major operating system (eg Windows, OSX, Linux, FreeBSD) Able to pick up new languages easily. Technologies: Operational developers are expected to have a high degree of flexibility. Desirable: Skills: Communicating technical concerns with a non-technical audience. Innovative problem solving Team working. Team leadership. Technologies: Visual Studio Eclipse Git SVN Jira Linux Win32 API Posix Networking Mobile development Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more guidance on National Security Vetting please click here. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

Ask Front End Developers what's on their mind, and the answer is: code. They make the two-dimensional multi-dimensional and really fun to experience. They are able to walk the line between code junkie and artist and make beautiful unions between form and function. The partnership Front End Developers enjoy with Back End Developers is a match made in cyber-heaven. In the infinite time and space of the web and cloud, server-side meets database and application engineering to create the digital innovations and interactive events we've come to expect and even crave. Front-end developers are responsible for delivering web and mobile experiences that look and perform superbly across all platforms. This position involves using the latest front-end web technologies to develop code alongside a team of developers (both front and back-end, with different platform specialties). Collaboration and subject matter expertise: The ultimate goal is to work with other UCD specialists to create digital experiences that inform, inspire and delight, regardless of channel or audience type. The Front End Developer will also work closely with UX Consultants, Technical Architects and client-side staff to interpret user requirements and create appropriate solutions that deliver tangible results. The front-end developer facilitates dialogue between internal and external clients and teams, and communicates technical information, functionality, and limitations to non-technical teams. This role works closely with both external clients and internal, cross-functional teams on projects that range from a few weeks to a few months in length. Work will be based in Gloucester (other BAE DI office locations could be considered for the right candidate although some travel will be required). We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. we would consider 4 days per week or personalised working pattern such as early/late starts). What you could be doing for us: Work as a senior front end Developer within a team of coders (BAE and/or client) occasionally taking on a lead role, own specific work areas and coach others when needed. Review front end coding requirements. Provide feedback on front end coding standards, accessibility and other technical standards Liaise with back end coders to design end-to-end technical solutions Take ownership of one or more areas of work including planning, identifying risks and regular reports to the project manager. On very small engagements, they may be expected to assume the duties of a PM if one is not provided. Apply BAE standard UCD approaches as well as broader BAE methodologies on client engagements with assistance / direction from senior management, and takes the lead in specific areas. Write pure, standards-compliant code Work closely with web and mobile designers and translate their designs into websites, apps, and interactive experience Test, debug, and build code that works across multiple browsers and digital platforms Optimise UI for mobile devices and small-scale screens Design and produce native mobile apps Develop database-driven applications Use external APIs to generate quality applications Essential skills we are looking for Possess expertise in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, with a good understanding of programming paradigms. Exhibit a deep passion for refined, simple design and creating products with high supportability and extensibility Have a good knowledge of both waterfall and agile development approaches. A good understanding of design and user experience principles Relevant degree or Masters, in a related Engineering or Software discipline Experience of dealing with cross-browser compatibility requirements Understanding of mobile development best practices (e.g. responsive design, graceful degradation etc.) Effective verbal and written skills Experience with front end web application frameworks such as React, Angular and VueJS Experience building reusable/modular JavaScript components Data visualisation with Canvas or SVG (e.g. using D3) Utilise and configure web bundler and automation tools for deployment Knowledge of DevOps best practice and workflows (e.g. CI pipelines) Knowledge of containerisation and developer environment utilities (e.g. Docker) Desirable skills Have extensive knowledge of WML, W3C, and WAP standards Use their expertise with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript to develop high-quality mobile experiences Ensure cross-platform usability across smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices Possess knowledge of Photoshop and other creative tools Awareness of mobile technologies: iOS, Android, Windows Phone an advantage A good understanding of SEO and Web Analytics Experience with server side JavaScript (Node) How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.