Description
Software Engineer – Back-end
(Java/Python/BPEL)
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems. Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own.United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Software Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.
Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.
Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.
Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Software Engineer to support the development and transition into live of a new IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.
The Software Engineer will provide input and expertise to maintain alignments with best practices and recommending system/code/process improvements. They will also support the development of junior Software engineers in the program/team.
This individual is expected to create an environment for innovation and technical mentoring. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.
The successful individual will be expected to:
*Provide DevOps skills engaging in a scrum team being an active part of its delivery and continuous improvement
*Develop, test, document and deploy elements of the solution and ensure KT is appropriate for the movement into service
*Work with delivery teams to design and implement and integrate modern, scalable products using a range of existing, new and emerging technologies
*Collaborate with the wider teams seeking to learn and improve with every sprint
*Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context of the delivery
WHO DO WE NEED?
We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and development skills who has:
*Experience with agile software development methodologies, working in a scrum team, estimation, ticket creation and management, engagement in demo’s, retrospectives and continuous process improvement
*Scrum master experience or a desire to operate as a scrum master would be valuable
*Understanding and experience of the importance of secure by design and delivering within a secure environment
*An understanding of DevOps tooling including Ansible, Jenkins and other pipeline technologies
*Good knowledge & experience with development in, and software engineering best practices for: *Java, Python, BPEL

*Good experience of containerisation concepts and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
*Experience of system integration methodologies
*Good knowledge & experience of API development and management, including rigorous test and assurance processes
*Good general knowledge of Networking Technologies including load balancing and firewalls
*Good knowledge of Windows Server Environments, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GP from design to implementation and support
*Good knowledge of Linux Environments including network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS)
*Good general knowledge of Microsoft Stack technologies such as MS SQL Server, MS System Centre, M365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell
*Database technologies including MS SQL, PostgreSQL and Cassandra
*Experience with Web Services, APIs and Data Distribution Protocols
*Good analytical and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer
*Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!
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)
•    Dynamic 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 reso