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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £47,600.0 - £61,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Markup Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Language Modeling, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, UML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Bug Reporting, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BA11DAFB017441A5A86641B991BCC0D6/job/

## About the Role

* Knowledge and experience in developing Software solutions using the following languages
 * Java (Programming Language)
 * HTML (Markup Language)
 * XML (Markup Language)
 * Javascript (Programming Language)
 * C (Programming Language)
 * C++ Programming Language
 * C Sharp (Programming Language)
 * Experience of delivering real-time software
 * Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment
 * Excellent verbal and written communication using e-mail, telecom and reports.
 * Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
 * Ability to work independently with strong time management and organisational skills Desired Skills:
 * Basic understanding of Tactical Data Links (TDLs)
 * Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)

## Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Software Engineer in our TDL Portfolio. The Software Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance and continued evolvement of the Leidos toolset. Primary tasks will include supporting Technical Leads in analysing and resolving problem reports, maintaining a faults/rectification log, supporting test, verification and validation activities and preparing builds/versions of the software to meet deadlines for annual releases.

What you will do

The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of all engineering activities related to the particular application required. They will perform the day-to-day activities and be responsible for ensuring that the engineering process has been followed to maintain compliance to software assurance standards. The successful candidate may be expected to support various applications of similar coding languages.

The position requires knowledge and application of the software engineering standards, principles and best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the engineering activities throughout the release life cycle, from kick off through to deployment as required.

 * Investigation into potential problems in the various software applications
 * Develop software requirements
 * Develop and implement software solutions/recommendations
 * Contribute to architecture and design baselines
 * Liaise with other disciplines (i.e. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership
 * Support the creation of software test artefacts
 * Adhere to all relevant Software Standards required


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