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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Software Engineer

Salary

£47,600-£61,000 per year

Apply on Leidos UK & EUROPE

Description

Leidos UK & EUROPE are seeking talented Software Engineers to join their team. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to a multi-discipline team in the analysis of problems, solution work-up, and delivery of software as required across a wide range of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate potential problems in various systems
  • Develop software requirements
  • Contribute to architecture and design baselines
  • Develop software solutions and recommendations and implement them
  • Change and release management
  • Technical risk and opportunity management
  • Liaise with other disciplines, management, and team leadership
  • Create software test plans and execute tests
  • Adhere to all relevant software standards

Required Skills:

  • Experience of delivering real-time and/or safety-related software
  • Knowledge of software development languages (e.g., TAL, C, C++)
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, TACL)
  • Experience of systems engineering, software development, integration, and test
  • Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
  • Experience of the complete project life cycle from bid through to operational delivery
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear technical direction
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with other stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders
  • Strong time management and organisational skills

Clearance Requirements:

  • Clearance to start BPSS
  • Clearance for Role SC
  • Willingness to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent on security requirements

What Leidos Offers:

  • 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)
  • Flexible working scheme

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Farnborough-Hampshire-UK/Software-Engineer_R-00195099

Apply on Leidos UK & EUROPE