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# Team Lead C++ Developer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Deep Packet Inspection, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ruby, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, Puppet
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/external-redirect-registration?JobId=802085780&LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

In BAE Systems AI we believe in high performing agile teams. An ability to be a team player, be self-motivated, happy taking on responsibility, and a desire for team/self-improvement are key attributes for success. There will be opportunity to travel internationally a few times a year to get direct access to our deployed systems, meet the end users and in-country support staff.

Essential Requirements

Software development in C++ including use of modern standards, third-party/open-source software (e.g. boost), writing for performance, and concurrency techniques

Detailed knowledge of Linux development including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel and drivers

Knowledge of computer networking and deep packet inspection, particularly TCP/IP but also HTTP, DNS, DHCP, tunnelling protocols (GTP, MPLS, L2TP)

Complimentary languages and technologies such as Ruby, Python, Puppet and Bash

Experience of working in an Agile scrum team, and the tooling that supports it, e.g. Jira

## Description

You'll be leading the engineering of products which are genuinely recognised as the best in the world (search BAE Cross Domain Solutions for more info). As an experienced C++ Developer in BAE Systems AI, you'll be working with our international customers to enhance and maintain cutting edge national security products and will be involved in building exciting new capabilities. The work will be fast paced and at times challenging, but the benefits of the work will be tangible and real. You will be exposed to new approaches, new technology, and new ideas, so a willingness to step out of your comfort zone is a must.