Python Software Engineer - Gloucester - NSW
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Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Job Title: Python Software Engineer
Requisition ID: 122278
Location: Gloucester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
About The Role
The National Security business in Gloucester is growing, with increasing opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact. Be part of a growing team that delivers for its clients and gives back to the community through local outreach activities to build tech and cyber skills in the region. We are looking for additional Python Software Engineers following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector.
What You Could Be Doing For Us
* Designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting simple programs, and assisting in the implementation of software that forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system
* Providing accurate estimates of development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications
* Focusing on Data Processing
* Working on AWS Cloud infrastructure
* Opportunity to mentor junior level developers, providing oversight where applicable
* Analyzing code defects and producing timely code fixes
What background are we looking for?
* Advanced Python: OOP, async (asyncio), pythonic/idiomatic code, design patterns.
* Environment management: virtualenv, pip, Poetry/uv; reproducible builds.
* Testing: pytest, unittest.mock, BDD (behave), JSON/jsonschema.
* Concurrency & parallelism: threading, multiprocessing, async I/O.
* Algorithms, data structures, profiling & optimisation.
* Linux/UNIX fluency; POSIX APIs, sockets, binary parsing.
* Experience interfacing with C/C++ APIs; basic C++ concepts.
* Strong Git skills (Git Flow), CI/CD pipelines, code quality tools.
* Atlassian Tools/GitHub familiarity.
* High-assurance mindset; awareness of risk in secure coding.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance
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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may work from home or other locations, some or all of the time, allowing increased flexibility and work/life balance.
Division overview: Capabilities
At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we are a leader in the cyber defence industry. Capabilities is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement defence solutions and digital transformation projects.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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