Description Software Engineer - Application DevelopmentLocation: Bristol, 4-5 days per week on customer site
Clearance: Must be eligible for DV clearance.
We are looking for a Software Engineer Application Developer who is keen to build practical software skills in a secure, mission-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone with a good technical foundation, curiosity, and the motivation to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real operational systems.
You will gain hands-on experience with Python, Vue, Electron, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform/Terragrunt, and supporting technologies such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ. You will also learn good secure coding practice and how software is built, deployed and supported in controlled environments, with occasional opportunities to assist with hardware installation or configuration.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the development of application features, fixes, tests and supporting documentation.
- Write and maintain Python code with guidance from senior engineers.
- Help build user interfaces and desktop/web application components using Vue and Electron.
- Use Git and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, test and deliver software changes.
- Learn how infrastructure as code is used through tools such as Ansible and Terraform/Terragrunt.
- Support integration with data and messaging technologies including MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis and RabbitMQ.
- Follow secure coding guidance, peer review processes and good development practice.
- Assist with testing, troubleshooting, deployment preparation and controlled environment support.
- Occasionally assist with installation, configuration or checking of hardware where required.
- Work closely with senior developers, users and project teams to understand requirements and deliver useful software.
What You'll Bring
Essential:
- Experience with Python or another programming language and a willingness to develop strong Python skills.
- Understanding of software development basics, such as source control, testing, debugging and documentation.
- Interest in web or desktop application development, including frameworks such as Vue or Electron.
- Awareness of APIs, data handling, Linux environments, automation or deployment concepts.
- Willingness to learn secure coding practice and follow good industry development standards.
- Ability to work carefully, ask questions, take feedback and learn through peer review.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Exposure to GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation or infrastructure as code.
- Exposure to MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ or similar technologies.
- Experience using Linux or MacOS for development or troubleshooting.
- Interest in cyber security, secure software development or working in secure environments.
- Any practical experience with hardware setup, configuration or technical support.
Education and Experience
- Degree, apprenticeship, bootcamp, relevant training or equivalent practical experience in software development or a related technical field.
- Relevant experience, although aptitude, attitude and demonstrable learning are equally important.
- Professional membership, technical certifications or personal projects are welcome but not essential.
Clearance Requirements: - Clearance to Start: SC
- Clearance for Role DV
What we do for youAt 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)
• Flexi Time Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs
Commitment to DiversityWe welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We AreLeidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can
inspire change.
Collaboration: having
flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos
empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by
enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to
be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:£47,600.00-£61,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
