Senior Software Engineer

Raytheon UK have a full time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team on our Manchester or Gloucester sites. You'll be part of our experienced software dev function, working in a cross-functional team, delivering and deploying critical software across a variety of business areas. Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing to attain an eDV clearance. In this area of the business we prove DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practice
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project
• Contribute to continuous improvement within your team
• Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Core Software Engineering
  • JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • Java
  • REST API development
  • OpenAPI / Swagger
• Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
  • Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Data & Search Technologies
  • Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
  • Elasticsearch / Opensearch
• Testing & Quality
  • Unit testing and automation
  • Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
• Delivery & Collaboration
  • Experience working in an Agile delivery team
  • Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab); familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.