Software Engineer

CompanyLockheed Martin

LocationBrockworth, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/2/2025

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Programmers and software development professionals

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

Software Engineer

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

£43-53k p/a with BUPA, bonus and full benefits

4 Day Work Week options

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company.

The role

We have 5 exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Software Engineers, primarily a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

These roles are Level 2 so they would suit someone with a few years professional experience, proven but still a learner.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance.

To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role.

You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple Software Development disciplines with a specific focus on the Cyber domain.

Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following:

Conducting software development activities under the direction of your Software Engineering Lead.
Design and development of tests to debug software.
Working with customer requirements that are to be programmed into business/mission applications, whilst utilising the appropriates standards, processes and tools throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Correction of program errors.
Preparation of operating instructions.
Documentation of program development.
Analysis of system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
Championing automation in the form of IaC, CI/CD and test automation.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge DevSecOps software systems and applications.

You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

If you’re passionate about Software Engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

We’re expanding our team in Gloucester and have multiple opportunities for talented Software Engineers to join us across a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

What skills will I need?

Proficient in current Java, knowledge of other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React is a bonus.
Experience of developing on Linux.
Appreciation of mocking and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
Experienced with Git version control.
Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM.
Understanding of Oracle/ Relational Databases and/or Mongo.
Understanding of GitLab CI/CD Pipelines.
Proficiency in the use of Atlassian Suite - Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence.
Understanding of Elasticsearch and Kibana.
Understanding of Hibernate.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of developing software for cloud deployment – specifically AWS.
Developing software for microservice and or serverless architectures.
Understanding of CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments.
Understanding the development challenges moving on-prem workload to cloud.
Understanding of AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda.

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications:

These are useful but not strictly necessary.

Oracle Java Certification.
AWS Certification.
ISTQB Certification.
OSCP Certification.
CCNA Certification.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.