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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Raytheon
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Relational Databases, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, OpenShift, Cloud Services, Ansible, Swagger, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Openapi, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Terraform, Mocha, OpenSearch, Docker
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer/55453735

## About the Role

Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing to obtain and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance.
Whilst on the SC clearance, you are able to work on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week on site. Full time on site would be required when eDV clearance is obtained, Core Software Engineering such as: JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS), TypeScript, Python or Java
REST API development / OpenAPI / Swagger
Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
Elasticsearch / Opensearch
Unit testing and automation / Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
Experience working in an Agile delivery team
We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas! Please do make an application and we will identify where we can best support your growth specific to your application.