Software Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £41,000 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Converting business needs into systems solutions ensuring adherence to architectural intent
• Database design, management and tuning with MS SQL Server or Oracle
• Utilising sound software engineering principles and applying them within agile development methods
• Establishing and maintaining robust linkages between support, development, architecture, business analysis and IT operational functions
• Application support –problem analysis / problem solving using an organised and logical approach with the ability to explain effectively
• Managing incidents and problems from definition to resolution ensuring root cause elimination and operational improvement effectiveness

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience within a STEM subject
• Experience in an object orientated programming language preferably C# or Java
• Demonstrable experience in a system development role covering full lifecycle with an understanding and appreciation of service delivery frameworks such as ITIL
• Database design with MS SQL Server or Oracle
• Agile development methodologies

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Information Management & Technology team:

The Information Management and Technology (IM&T) function delivers the Information Technology (IT) capability to the BAE Systems Maritime Submarines organisation. As a part of IM&T, the Solution Definition, Design & Delivery Competency Centre works with business functions to deliver and support the required application capabilities which drive the business towards the goal of delivering the UK Submarine programmes. Due to the nature of the work, this role requires close collaboration with colleagues within the development team, members of the wider IM&T, and representatives from the business, giving you exposure to other areas of the function, business and senior management

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 12th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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