Software Engineer, DevOps, Java Developer

Software Engineer

Location:

This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required:

This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance

Shape the future of Air Traffic Management

At Leidos
, the software we build helps keep millions of passengers moving safely every day. Our technology supports some of the world's most advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, helping air traffic controllers make critical decisions that keep skies safe, efficient, and connected.

For more than 50 years, Leidos heritage companies have been at the forefront of air traffic control innovation. Today, our technology supports approximately 75% of U.S. air traffic and around 60% of global air traffic. In the UK, we’ve partnered with NATS since the early 1990s and continue to play a key role in shaping the next generation of ATM solutions.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help develop award-winning technology that has a real-world impact.

• Work on complex, meaningful systems that contribute to public safety
• Develop technology used by Air Traffic Control Officers around the world
• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive, agile environment
• Learn a fascinating industry, even if you have no previous Air Traffic Management experience
• Grow your technical skills while working on challenging and innovative projects
• Be part of a business with an exciting pipeline of UK and international programmes

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative agile team, contributing throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Designing software using modern object-oriented and functional programming principles
• Developing high-quality software solutions in a complex technical environment
• Building tools and applications to solve challenging engineering problems
• Writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Conducting unit, functional, and integration testing
• Investigating and resolving technical issues identified during testing and development
• Collaborating with engineers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver sprint objectives
• Contributing to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Applying software engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement principles

We’re interested in motivated engineers who enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.

• Experience developing software using C and/or C++
• Experience working within an Agile development environment (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools
• Knowledge or practical use of AI-assisted software development
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Experience using version control systems such as Git or Subversion
• A structured approach to software development and quality

• Java development experience
• Linux development environments
• Scripting languages such as Python
• Container technologies and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Docker, Puppet)
• Integration technologies such as Apache Kafka or Apache Camel
• Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence
• Cloud platforms such as AWS
• Full software lifecycle experience, from design through to deployment
• Real-time, safety-critical, or highly regulated systems
• Systems modelling and design tools
• Understanding of systems engineering, integration, and testing activities

• Enjoy…