Overview
Full Stack Developer at BAE Systems
Location: UK Sites – Hybrid – 1-3 days onsite per month. UK: Preston or Manchester (UK, Europe & Africa). This opportunity involves development and deployment of new software solutions to high profile customers within the defence sector. The role is hybrid, with travel to customer sites as required (approximately 1-3 days per month).
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, enabling governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantage in demanding environments.
Responsibilities
* Analyse UX requirements and produce design artefacts such as wireframes
* Develop and implement reusable UI components using modern technologies, e.g. React
* Use appropriate software development tools; e.g. source control, continuous integration
* Follow industry standard disciplines and best practices
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features
* Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality, stable and performant code
* Optimise components for maximum performance across various web browsers and devices
* Troubleshoot and debug issues on various platforms to ensure smooth user experiences
* Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
* Analyse software requirements to define and document REST API endpoints
* Develop and implement secure REST API endpoints using modern software languages
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features
* Translate API requirements into high-quality, stable, secure and performant code
* Understand web vulnerabilities and best practices to avoid vulnerable code
* Troubleshoot and debug issues on various platforms to ensure smooth user experiences
* Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
Essential
* Experience in hooks-based React (v18)
* Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
* Experience with integration and E2E testing (Playwright or Cypress)
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration
* Understanding of front-end build tools such as Vite, NPM
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or Jenkins)
* Analyse software requirements to define and document REST API endpoints
* Develop and implement secure REST API endpoints using modern technologies
* Follow industry standard disciplines and best practices
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship new features
* Translate API requirements into high-quality, stable, secure and performant code
* Understand web vulnerabilities and best practices to avoid vulnerable code
* Troubleshoot and debug issues on various platforms to ensure smooth user experiences
* Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
Desirable
* Familiarity with React packages used by BAE Systems (e.g., React-Query, React-Router, React-Hook-Form, Zod)
* Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization mechanisms
* Experience developing on Linux and Windows
* Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
* Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for development, documentation, and Agile delivery
* Knowledge of the wider Tech Stack used by BAE Systems (e.g., .NET, MSSQL, Keycloak, Elasticsearch)
Why BAE Systems
We value diversity of thought, integrity and merit, and empower you to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions; all applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher levels may require longer UK residency for vetting.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Hybrid Working enables flexibility – work from home, another office or client site as appropriate. We foster collaboration and well-being, and strive for an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives contribute to excellence.
Other
Division overview: Government. As part of the Government business unit, you defend critical networks and infrastructure and support national security objectives.
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