Software Engineer

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Leidos heritage companies pioneered the development of air traffic control systems in the United States more than 50 years ago. Today our systems handle 75 per cent of the air traffic in the U.S. and approximately 60 per cent of the world’s air traffic. When it comes to air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the world’s most trusted air traffic control partner.

Our support to UK Air Traffic Management (ATM) began with NATS in the early 1990’s, starting with the development of the current in-service system; and we are now at the heart of the innovative development work to modernise of ATM solutions.

Specific Job Description:

A Software Engineer is required to support the development of a multiple award winning ATM system. This is an opportunity to work on a programme with an exciting pipeline of international work and provide Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO) with tools to enhance their operation. The successful candidate does not need to be familiar with ATM; on-the-job training will be provided as required.

The software engineer will work in a rapidly changing environment, delivering software of a high quality to wide range of difficult problems. They will work as part of a team performing all software development activities throughout the development life cycle to meet sprint milestones. The position will require understanding and application of the software engineering standards, principles and best practices.

Typical Duties:

• Design software using functional and/or object oriented methodologies
• Implement software solutions and/or tools that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conduct functional, unit testing and/or early system integration testing
• Investigate problems identified during test, including problem diagnosis and resolution
• Prepare operating instructions for the software application and/or tool
• Document and present research findings to relevant stakeholders
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes and principles in his/her daily activities

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of one or more of the following software development languages or technologies: C, C++, Java
• Enthusiastic self-starter with good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with due attention to schedule and cost constraints
• Adherence to process within a software development environment
• Ability to work as part of a software development team
• Knowledge of configuration management within an software engineering environment (e.g. Subversion, Git)

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Agile development (e.g. Scrum)
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems and scripting languages (e.g. Python)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code and container technologies (e.g. Puppet, Docker)
• Knowledge of COTS integration technologies (e.g. Apache Camel, Apache Kafka)
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Understanding of the principles of systems engineering, and integration and test
• Software development within a real-time and/or safety-related system
• Experience of systems / software design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect, Camo Systems Modeller)

What do we do for you? 

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, and cycle to work scheme)

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Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.