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# Software Engineer - Gloucester - National Security West

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rangeworthy, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Product Software Implementation Methods, Data Processing, Backend, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer-gloucester-national-security-west/51883076

## About the Role

A good understanding of back-end programming languages: Java, C++ Node.JS, Python, C

The desire to solve complex technical problems, helping our customers achieve their goals

Someone who has the aspiration to learn new skills and better themselves where possible

Knowledge of some cloud engineering such as AWS, Docker, Microservices ect is desirable but not essential

The ability to work as part of a team, knowledge share and be involved with our Agile ways of working

## Description

The National Security business in Gloucester is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact.
Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.
We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector.
What you could be doing for us:

Designing, codes, tests, corrects and documents simple programs, and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system

Providing accurate estimates of development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications

A focus towards Data Processing

Working on AWS Cloud infrastructure

Opportunities to mentor junior level developers, providing oversight where applicable

Logically analysing code defects and produces timely code fixes