Overview
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Hawthorn, Corsham – Majority of the role can be remote.
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65558
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Lead Software Engineer at our Hawthorn, Corsham site.
The role: As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll oversee the entire software development lifecycle and be responsible for design, planning, execution and ensuring the suitability of the SkyNet 6 New Management System (NMS), in accordance with the project delivery lifecycle. You’ll work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer, Lead Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Team and the Project Manager to deliver software systems to tight timescales across multiple project phases. You’ll operate in an Agile software team to create and review software delivery plans, User Stories, Business Requirements or System Requirements.
Responsibilities
* Coordinating tasks among team members.
* Documenting and defining guidelines (e.g., Software Delivery Plan) for delivering the system.
* Designing the product, updates and improvements.
* Contributing to team activities, including hands-on development.
* Analysing data and tracking metrics to ensure the solution performs well.
Essential Experience
* Hands-on experience with C#.
* Experience leading a team of any size.
Qualifications
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea about background or education; if you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Some positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details at GOV.UK.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days paid leave
* Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
About Babcock
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We are committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working options.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 23/09/2025
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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