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hackajob

Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid

New malden, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

18-10-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python Java Rust Test Agile Methodology Programming react Software Development Agile Recruitment C++

Job Specifications

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Job title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: New Malden, Broad Oak - Portsmouth or Frimley; We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa PS60,000 dependent on skills and experience

What You'll Be Doing

Utlise an Agile/DevSecOps approach for the creation of new and modified software code/test modules as part of a wider product solution

Contribute to a continuous learning and feedback process in relation to the DevSecOps methodology

Participate in technical discussions and meetings on an as-required basis

Provide status metrics and other pertinent information in relation to current work items

Generate and provide suitable estimates for future work

Review and provide comments on work items carried out by peers

Provide technical leadership to junior members of the team

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

Software development skills in a language such as Java, Python, C++ or Rust

Practical experience of developing software using an agile methodology

Familiarity with common software development concepts including virtualisation, automated testing and configuration control

Desirable

Experience in using the Rust programming language and associated toolchain

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development techniques experience

Experience of using software APIs such as REACT

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Combat Systems Strategic Projects Team

The Combat Systems Strategic Projects team develops innovative and technically complex applications that are demonstrated to customers through trials and experiments, to be considered for further development into future Combat System products.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop new tools and applications to help generate new business within Combat Systems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 30th October. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 3rd November.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the Company

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