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# Python Senior Software Engineer - Manchester

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Mockito, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Heap (Data Structure), Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=819966d5bfcb588e

## About the Role

We are looking for experienced Python Software Engineers who want to have a real impact, and who are keen to apply their creative thinking to the ever-changing space of cybersecurity., * Familiarity with a variety of development tools (IDEs, debuggers, source control) and techniques (unit testing, mocking, continuous integration, test-driven development).

 * Knowledge of the principles of high-assurance development, and an awareness of the importance of IT security for companies and governments.
 * Intermediate to advanced understanding of computing principles (e.g. stack/heap distinction, compiled/interpreted languages).
 * Proficiency with at least one solution language (e.g. C++, Java, C#) and one utility language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Perl, PowerShell).
 * Ability to use and configure more than one major operating system.
 * Ability to pick up new languages and technologies easily.
 * Ability to communicate regarding technical topics to a variety of audiences, including non-technical.
 * Experience of mentoring others and/or leading technical tasks.

## Description

These roles require 5 days week on site. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role., * Technical delivery: understand and use various development methodologies to deliver solutions to our customers, factoring in operational security into system design, development, and testing.

 * Mentorship, team-leadership, and collaboration: work in teams to deliver high-assurance code, conducting constructive peer review, and knowledge sharing with junior team-members.
 * Implementing robust solutions: design, develop, test, and document software in accordance with business & industry best practices, to meet our customer requirements, leveraging continuous integration where appropriate.
 * Adaptability: embrace emerging technology, tools, and language trends, while identifying the risks that they could present.
 * Security mindset: be capable of identifying flaws during solution design and implementation, along with mitigations.


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