Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance We’re looking for a Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver high quality software solutions that solve real business and mission critical problems. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, applying agreed standards, tools and processes to build, test, debug and document reliable applications. Collaborating with system users and technical teams, you’ll analyse requirements, resolve defects, and ensure software meets performance, quality and compliance expectations. Typical Duties: • Design software using functional and/or object oriented methodologies • Implement software solutions and/or tools that contain logical and mathematical solutions • Conduct functional, unit testing and/or early system integration testing • Investigate problems identified during test, including problem diagnosis and resolution • Prepare operating instructions for the software application and/or tool • Document and present research findings to relevant stakeholders • Apply the appropriate standards, processes and principles in his/her daily activities Required Skills: • Experience of developing software in C and/or C++. • Experience of developing on Real Time Operating System (RTOS) like Linux. • Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment (e.g. Subversion, Git). • Knowledge of infrastructure as code and container technologies (e.g Docker). • Experience of Agile development (e.g. Scrum, SAFe). • Experience of Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence). • Ability to work as part of a software development team. • Enthusiastic self-starter with good verbal communication. • Excellent written communication through the use of presentations and reports. • Adherence to process within a software development environment. • Ability to work with due attention to schedule and cost constraints. • Comprehensive understanding of various software development methodologies. Desired Skills: • Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS). • Experience of the complete system life cycle from problem definition through to deployment. • Understanding of the principles of systems engineering, and integration and test. • Software development within a real-time and/or safety-related system. • Experience of developing software in Java. • Knowledge of COTS integration technologies (e.g. Apache Camel, Apache Kafka). • Experience of systems / software design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect, Camo Systems Modeller). What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • 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 and much more!) • Flexi-Time Working