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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Developer - **Company:** Raytheon - **Location:** Warminster, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Burp Suite, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Github, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Node.Js, Nunit, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Open Web Application Security, Performance Tuning, E2e Testing, Prometheus, Selenium, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, Okta, Postman, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Sonatype, Cypress (Programming Language), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Pytest, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Hashicorp, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Elk Stack, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2876097977-2 ## About the Role ü 2 Years+ experience in full-stack development using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and backend technologies (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, .NET Core/.NET5+). ü Experience with containerisation using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. ü Cloud platform expertise, particularly with AWS, Azure or Oracle, including deploying and managing cloud-native applications. ü Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Tekton or Azure DevOps. ü Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. ü Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, OWASP ZAP). ü Experience of RESTful APIs for ingesting and exposing data. ü Self-starter with the ability to appropriately prioritise and plan complex work in a rapidly changing environment. ü Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. ü Holder of current SC clearance, or the ability to gain it. Desirable Skills and Experience: ü BSc/BEng in Software Engineering or equivalent professional accreditation and experience. ü Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or PyTest, ü Background in performance tuning for high-throughput, low-latency data systems. ü Knowledge of data warehousing and Lakehouse technologies. ü Experience with secrets management and identity access controls (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS IAM, Keycloak). ü Experience with monitoring and logging for security and performance (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana). ü Experience with API management and gateway tools and services. ü Hand-on experience deploying to Red Hat OpenShift. ## Description ü Build secure and performant backend services using languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET Core/.NET 5+. ü Integrate APIs, databases, and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability. ü Develop and maintain robust frontend interfaces using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular). ü Design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions with a cloud-first mindset, leveraging cloud-native services and infrastructure. ü Use Docker and Kubernetes to containerise applications for consistent development, testing, and deployment across environments including Red Hat OpenShift. ü Automate build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Tekton, or Azure DevOps. ü Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation. ü Support estimation and planning activities in an agile environment. ü Conduct peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance optimisation, and maintainability, including use of static analysis tools such as SonarQube. ü Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to refine code quality, development workflows, and team collaboration. ü Establish and maintain automated test suites for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. ü Build solutions with observability and monitoring in mind, integrating logging, metrics, and tracing to maintain system health and performance. ü Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends. ü Monitor and respond to vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with security standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST). Who we are looking for: You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You'll understand what it means to put the mission first. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Software Developer to contribute to the development and integration of software solutions across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) programme. This role focuses on hands-on engineering, building scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications that support ACTS's strategic goals. You will work closely with Software Lead, technical leads, architects, and engineers to develop and maintain cloud-hosted systems and services. 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