Software Engineer

Leidos are a global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science to solve the customers' most demanding challenges. We deliver mission-focused solutions including cloud services, enterprise IT solutions, data centre modernization, operational technology and cyber security including end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption.

We are looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Leidos National Security & Defence team. This is a new opportunity for a Software Developer to work with our expanding team. Each day will be different, as you develop software and fix bugs through a full development lifecycle, whilst also responding to different customer queries and issues on multiple products. Your role in Leidos will involve working alongside our customers to solve some of their most complex and unique problems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing tools and techniques at pace that are mission focused.
• Generation and management of requirements.
• Designing technical solutions and providing software development of those solutions.
• Knowledge of the latest technologies and how they can be applied to complex problems – COTS and specialist hardware, software, security, and networking technologies.
• System Test and verification activities including test generation, execution, and documentation.
• System Integration Activities. Most of our solutions are a mixture of hardware and software. You will be required to facilitate the integration throughout the development process.
• Providing technical leadership of engineering teams by supervising, estimation, progress monitoring and reporting.
• Adherence to project processes and software development practices.

Our Capability Development team develops bespoke software for our clients in the Cyber Security domain. We specialise in C and C++ and have worked across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. We emphasise having a comprehensive understanding of the programming languages, platforms, and tooling we rely on.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• C++, Java, Rust: Proficiency in one or more of these programming languages for both application and embedded code development.
• IDEs and Toolchains: Experience with development tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), and toolchains relevant to development boards.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies and work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience of Communication Protocols to interface with peripheral devices.
• Proficiency in coding for embedded systems.
• Unit Testing: Experience in writing and conducting unit tests for code reliability.
• Git: Proficient in using version control systems like Git for code collaboration.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse problems and come up with effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate with team members.
• Professional experience in the design and implementation of complex solutions, ideally both clean-slate projects and updates to legacy code bases.
• Comfortable with platform APIs, development environments and native debugging approaches on one or more of: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
• Commitment to code correctness and quality assurance through static analysis, code review, automated testing, and continuous integration.

Desirable:

• Cryptography: Understanding of encryption algorithms and protocols for securing audio streams.
• USB Communication: Proficient in interfacing with a computer via USB. Knowledge of USB protocols and device drivers.
• Wireless Protocols: Understanding of Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth protocols and their standards.
• Experience of working on secure Government, or MoD IT projects and programmes.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree: A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional membership of BCS or IET.

Additional Considerations:

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

WHAT DO 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.

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, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.