Software Engineer, Python

Software Engineer

Location:

This is a Hybrid working role. Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required:

This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the expertise, dedication and diversity of our people. We work alongside customers across Defence, Government, Safety, Security and Transportation. Everything we do is guided by our commitment to doing the right thing for our customers and our colleagues. Our Mission, Vision and Values shape the way we work and the impact we deliver.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management programme. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your software engineering career while working on safety-critical, real-time Air Traffic Control systems.

You will receive support and mentoring from experienced engineers as you develop your technical and professional skills within a safety-critical engineering environment. As part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will gain experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through to implementation, testing, deployment and operational support.

Knowledge and Experience We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience of, or an interest in, some of the following areas:

Unix/Linux operating systems

Programming languages such as C, C++, Python, PL/SQL, HTML or Java Script Scripting  languages such as Python, Bourne Shell or Perl Virtualisation and cloud computing concepts

Networking and communications protocols, particularly TCP/IPSoftware engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, development, testing and maintenance

Typical Responsibilities Investigate issues across software applications and supporting systems

Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of software solutions.

Contribute to software architecture and design activities

Contribute to the development and implementation of software solutions

Support change, configuration and release management activities

Identify and help manage technical risks and opportunities

Work closely with Systems Engineering, Formal Test, project management and technical leaders

Develop software test plans and support test execution

Produce technical documentation, reports and supporting artefacts

Follow established engineering processes, standards and best practices

This role is based in Whiteley, Hampshire, with opportunities for hybrid working. Appointment is subject to the successful candidate holding, or being eligible to obtain, UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
• Flexi-Time Working Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in…