Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer you will design and build software within Raytheon UK’s software development function, contributing to secure, mission-critical systems across defence and cyber domains. You will work in a cross-functional team to deliver software using established best practices, driving milestones and continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on development with collaboration across stakeholders, suppliers, and peers to shape technical direction. A core part of the role is operating in DevSecOps at scale and contributing to AI/ML and geospatial intelligence initiatives that underpin national security. This opportunity offers impactful work in a mission-driven environment

• Design and build software using industry best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contribute to milestone delivery of projects
• Drive continuous improvement within the team
• Shape technical direction in collaboration with peers

• Willingness to attain eDV security clearance
• Experience with core software engineering including JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS), TypeScript, Python, Java
• REST API development and OpenAPI/Swagger
• Cloud services (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL) and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
• Unit testing and automation (Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
• Experience in Agile delivery and using GitLab with PRs and branching strategies

• Collaborative
• Proactive problem-solver
• Strong communicator
• JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)
• TypeScript
• Python