Overview

Software Engineer position in Leidos UK, delivered in partnership with hackajob. Based in Whiteley, United Kingdom, with potential remote from home arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a multi-discipline team in problem analysis, solution work-up and delivery of software across a wide range of applications for the Air Traffic Management portfolio.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering activities and adherence to software assurance standards.
• Work across multiple applications as required, multitasking to support delivery and maintenance activities.
• Apply knowledge of software engineering standards, principles and best practices throughout the release life cycle from kick-off to deployment.
• Develop software requirements, contribute to architecture and design baselines, and implement software solutions.
• Participate in change and release management, risk/opportunity management, and liaise with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Create software test plans, execute tests, and contribute to documentation such as white papers.

Required Skills

• Proven track record in developing software solutions using 1st to 3rd generation languages (e.g., Ada 83/95, C, C++).
• Experience with Waterfall and V-model development.
• Experience delivering solutions on Linux operating systems.
• Experience across the complete project life cycle from bid through deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide technical direction.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and liaise with stakeholders; strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with team and external stakeholders.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Agile development (e.g., Scrum).
• Experience delivering real-time and/or safety-related software.
• Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g., SysML, UML).
• Knowledge of C, C++, Java; scripting with Python.
• Knowledge of COTS integration technologies (e.g., Apache Camel, Apache Kafka) and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment.

What We Do For You

Leidos focuses on customer success, teamwork, and career development with a supportive, flexible environment. The package includes a contributory pension, private medical insurance, 33 days of annual leave, flexible benefits, and flexi working.

Pay Range

£38,000.00 - £64,000.00 per year (plus excellent benefits)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development