Software Developer, Software Engineer

Software Developer at Airbus Defence and Space Limited

• Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
• Travel Required: Occasional within the UK and internationally
• Location: Portsmouth – 60% of your working week must be office based
• Type: Full time, permanent
• Employment Level: Professional
• Job Family: Software Engineering

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• 37‑hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/e‑ye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen & coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/ shared parental/caregiving leave
• Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high‑quality software applications and systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other software developers, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and support
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code adhering to established coding standards and best practices
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to design specifications
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and tools; stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to defence and space software development
• Assist in the creation of technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test plans

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in software development, preferably within a professional environment
• Strong experience with Java (17+)
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of software testing principles and experience with unit and integration testing

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

We can make reasonable adjustments for the selection process if you need them – such as accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, or room layout. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant who considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

• Airbus Defence and Space Limited
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family:
  Software Engineering

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