Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Software EngineerLocation: Gloucester Looking for something different in your career Join Raytheon in Gloucester and make a real difference in the fight against cyber-crime.Youll be part of a team that embraces Agile working to deliver superiorsolutions to protect our global customers critical infrastructures from the most complex cyber threats. Customer security is at stake. So our work is vitally important.We are always continuing to try to improve our systems with new projects becoming availableto work on with cutting-edge tech. Youll be working as a team of specialist developers, testers and analysts to design, develop and maintain critical cyber applications and systems to support government, law enforcement and commercial customers contributingto the development of solutions using the latest technologies.This is an opportunity to innovate and try new things; to fearlessly challenge and question; to learn and progress in an inclusive and supportive culture; to be rewarded for the vital contributionyou make.Summary of the role:Work as an intermediate software developer within an Agile software delivery team, involved in deployments across different disciplines to add value to the business areas.Role & Responsibilities:Design, build and run code usingindustry best practice. Collaborate together with more senior engineers in defining the evolvement of best practiceContribute to the completion of milestones associated with your allocated project. Your artefacts and decisions will contribute to the widerprogramme.Contribute to local team code reviews. Perform first line peer review.Contribute to the continuous improvement of practice and code within your teamCollaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team.Design and develop new productfunctionalityContribute and produce test artefacts including unit tests and integration tests that will form part of the continuous delivery mechanism.Candidate Requirements:Essential skillsExperience working in an Agile delivery teamExperience using ContinuousIntegrationDesirable skills of interestJava Enterprise development using Spring Boot, JEE, Hibernate etc. AND/OR MERN/JavaScript frameworks - React, Angular, Vue etc.Experience of developing using Cloud services using either AWS or Azure with relevant professionalcertificationExperience building enterprise level web applications or servicesExperience using TDD, BDD and working understanding of SOLIDWorking knowledge of at least 1 compiled languageFamiliarity with Data gathering, visualisation techniques and toolsFamiliaritywith structured and unstructured storage of DataUse of GIT, familiarity with feature branch concepts, other branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes.MongoDBGood behavioursGood interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaisonGood writtenand oral communication skillsGood time management, organisation and prioritisation skillsAn inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovationA desire to learn and constantly expand your horizonsAbility to work closely with others in a small teamAbility towork under pressureHigh degree of initiative and flexibilityWillingness to travel if requiredAbout Raytheon UKWith facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK isinvested 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 researchand development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training. The Cyber, Space & Training business, consists of four mission areas: National Security Cyber; Space & Airborne;Command, Control, Computers & Intelligence (C4I); and Training. Cyber, Space & Training provides our customers unrivalled technical and training services spanning all domains across a wide range of customers.Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the RaytheonTechnologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space businessRaytheon 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:25 days holiday + statutory public holidaysContributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)6 times salary Life AssuranceFlexibleBenefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.Enhanced sick pay schemeEnhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirementor site specifics arrangements).Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities . Canteen facilities availableat Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).Diversity:Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionalsfor 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 encouragesdiversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Womens Network, RayBAME, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for DiverseAbilities (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 Forcescovenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant Gold Award Employee Recognition. Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in oursuccess, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. SecurityAll successful applicants must be eligible & willing to obtain a SC clearance with the view to progressing to DV level which would be sponsored by Raytheon UK. For further informationon the criteria to obtain this please visit - https://security-vetting-and-clearance .179239 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerat