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# Software Engineer - Gloucester

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Salary:** £42,500.0 - £70,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Product Software Implementation Methods, Data Processing, Backend, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5880952826

## About the Role

* We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our team.
 * We need a good understanding of back-end programming languages including Java, C++, Node.JS, Python and C.
 * We are looking for someone with the desire to solve complex technical problems and help our customers achieve their goals.
 * We value an aspiration to learn new skills and improve where possible.
 * Knowledge of cloud engineering such as AWS, Docker and microservices is desirable but not essential.
 * We need the ability to work as part of a team, share knowledge and contribute to our Agile ways of working.
 * Applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum.
 * Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting and typically 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level required.

## Description

* Design, code, test, correct and document simple programs.
 * Assist in the implementation of software that forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system.
 * Provide accurate estimates of the development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications.
 * Focus on data processing.
 * Work on AWS cloud infrastructure.
 * Mentor junior level developers and provide oversight where applicable.
 * Logically analyse code defects and produce timely code fixes.

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * Cloud
 * Docker
 * Java
 * Python
 * Security
 * microservices
 * NodeJS

More:

We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. This role is based in Gloucester within our growing National Security business, where there are increasing opportunities to deliver meaningful solutions for National Security clients and to contribute to local community engagement and outreach activities that help build tech and cyber skills in the region. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and we are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and supports reasonable adjustments where needed. Hybrid working gives us flexibility in when and where we work, helping us balance work and personal life more effectively while enhancing well-being.


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