Junior Java Software Developer

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London 

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Junior Java Software Developer

Requisition ID: 121988

Location: Frimley – Hybdrid working (1-2 days per week onsite)

Grade: GG08 – GG09

Referral Bonus: £5,000

Are you passionate about working with cutting edge technology, and self-motivated to deliver exciting new capabilities?  Are you an experienced Java developer who likes a challenge and is keen to keep your skills current and even cross train into new technologies?

As an experienced Java Developer in BAE Systems AI, you’ll be working with our international customers to enhance and maintain cutting edge national security products, and will be involved in building exciting new capabilities.  The work will be fast paced and at times challenging, but the benefits of the work will be tangible and real.  You will be exposed to new approaches, new technology, and new ideas, so a willingness to step out of your comfort zone is a must.

In BAE Systems AI we believe in high performing agile teams.  An ability to be a team player, be self-motivated, happy taking on responsibility, and a desire for team/self improvement are key attributes for success. There will be opportunity to travel internationally a few times a year to get direct access to our deployed systems, meet the end users and in-country support staff. Good communication skills are a must.

What background are we looking for?

Essential Skills and Experience

• You will have at least 2 years of professional software development using Java.
• Minimum 1 years developing Microservices using Spring Boot
• You will have experience writing tests for existing and new code to ensure compatibility and stability
• You will be experienced in using different types of source control (preferably Git), be familiar with continuous integration, test-driven development and be prepared to use Agile development techniques to incrementally deliver working software.
• You will work well within small teams, taking ownership of and delivering high quality software – you should take pride in the software you produce.
• Apache Maven

Desirable Skills and Experience

Industry experience of any of the following technologies/skills would be beneficial:

• Elasticsearch
• Docker
• Apache Hadoop, Kafka or Camel.
• Javascript
• Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Kubernetes
• Nifi
• Nsq
• Apache Ignite
• Arango

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence 

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.