Software Engineer
LeidosAbout the role
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The Role:
Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Software Engineers throughout the course of 2025…
You will be responsible for contributing to a multi discipline team in the Analysis of problems, solution work up and delivery of Software as required across a wide range of Applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigation into potential problems in the various systems
- Develop software requirements
- Contribute to architecture and design baselines
- Develop software solutions/recommendations and implement these
- Change and release management
- Technical risk and opportunity management
- liaise with other disciplines (i.e Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
- Creation of Software test plans and test execution
- Change and release management
- Adherence to all relevant Software Standards required
Required Skills:
- Experience of delivering real-time and/or safety-related software
- Knowledge of software development languages (e.g. TAL, C and C++)
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, TACL)
- Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration and test
- Knowledge of configuration management within an software engineering environment
- Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction
- Ability to work cross-functionally and Collaborate with other Stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication through the use of e-mail, presentations and reports
- Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
- Strong time management and organisational skills
Clearance Requirements:
- Clearance to Start BPSS
- Clearance for Role SC
- You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role
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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
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