Senior Software Engineer Gloucester National Security West

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our team.
• We want a good understanding of back-end programming languages such as Java, C++, Node.JS, Python and C.
• We are looking for someone with the desire to solve complex technical problems and help our customers achieve their goals.
• We are looking for someone with the aspiration to learn new skills and improve themselves where possible.
• Knowledge of cloud engineering such as AWS, Docker and Microservices is desirable but not essential.
• We need the ability to work as part of a team, share knowledge and be involved with our Agile ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, correct and document simple programs.
• Assist in the implementation of software that forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system.
• Provide accurate estimates of development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications.
• Focus on data processing.
• Work on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor junior level developers and provide oversight where applicable.
• Logically analyse code defects and produce timely code fixes.

Technologies

• AWS
• Cloud
• Docker
• Support
• Java
• Python
• Security
• microservices
• NodeJS

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We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. This Senior Software Engineer role is based in Gloucester within our growing National Security business, where we deliver for clients and support local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit, and an environment where our people can make a real difference and fulfil their potential.

last updated 34 week of 2026