Sept 2021 Start Software Engineering Graduate Leadership Development Programme

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Graduate Leadership Development Programme Req ID: 167735BR Location: Feltham Start: September 2021 Summary of RoleWe have a wide range of vacancies in our rapidly growing Software Development Team. We operate an Agile/Scrum methodology, and you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, developing solutions using the latest technologies. Working for Raytheon you will be part of a growing team, working alongside world class partner organizations. You will receive training, both formal and on-the-job from experienced engineers to help you become a well-rounded professional.Main DutiesTo design, develop and maintain mission critical applications and systems:

Design and develop product functionality, user interfaces and performance improvements.

Document designs and advise on product support material.

Investigate product issues and develop solutions to customer issues.

Contribute to the innovation of new products and services for our customer base.

Develop test plans and methodologies to ensure developed products meet Raytheon quality standards.

Be involved in, committed to, and part of the continuous improvement of software applications and systems.

Willing to undergo the highest level of security clearance (Developed Vetting) and not be a dual-national.

Graduate Leadership Development Programme TrainingDuring the first 2 years, in addition to your main role, youll be assigned various modules to support your career development. These range from business skills to team building activities.Candidate RequirementsEssential:

2:1 or above undergraduate degree (any software, computing, engineering, maths, science or technology discipline where candidates need to demonstrate a strong passion and interest in developing a software career).

Pre university qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS points

Ability to travel to different UK sites and relocate to another site during the role if required.

DesirableSkills in one or more of the following:

Java application development

Application frameworks: Java EE, Spring, SpringBoot, Hibernate, Apache Camel

Search : ElasticSearch, SOLR

NoSQL database : Cassandra

Messaging : Rabbit MQ

Experience of build tools: ANT, Maven, Jenkins

Oracle based development (Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, DBA skills)

Web application frameworks: JavaScript, jQuery, PrimeFaces, JSF, Vaadin, HTML5/CSS3

Experience Working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model

OS : Windows, Linux

Containerisation : Docker, Kubernetes

Experience with high performance distributed systems

Experience in secure development techniques and tools that produce secure systems

Understanding of virtualization (e.g. VMWare and Hyper-V)

Experience of PKI and encryption techniques

About Raytheon UK With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances. Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space businessAbout Raytheon Technologies Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Raytheon Career Development:Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.Standard Benefits:

£28,000 salary + £2,500 joining bonus + twice yearly pay reviews during the first 2 years

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

6 times salary Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.

37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).

Diversity:Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Womens Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Rese