Software Developer (Python/SQL/Testing) - Submarines

Rolls Royce
Derby, Derbyshire
4 months ago
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Job DescriptionSoftware Developer (Python/SQL/Testing) - SubmarinesFull timeDerby ( Office 5 days per week)We need a Software Developer to join our Service Data Analytics Software team. In this varied, exciting opportunity you will be supporting the submarines enterprise by leveraging in-service data to derive insights through data analytics and software implementation.Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet.Our team follows the Agile Scrum framework, providing opportunities to work on a wide range of products with varying applications, offering exposure to many areas of the business.The Software Developer will have the opportunity to learn how Rolls-Royce Submarines supports the Royal Navy submarine fleet, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, understand their challenges, and assist the development team in delivering valuable solutions.Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.What you will be doing: With this exciting opportunity, you will:Collaborate in an Agile Environment: Work as part of a Scrum team to develop ideas and concepts into practical solutions for our customers. You will contribute to value-driven iterative development and maintenance of applications.Apply Your Expertise: Utilise your software development knowledge to create new, engaging, and user-friendly applications. Depending on the project, you may collaborate with data specialists and software experts to ensure high usability and desirability standards.Develop Data-Driven Solutions: Create software solutions that enable engineers, technical experts, and Rolls-Royce's customers to derive data-driven insights, enhancing decision-making processes.Ensure Software Quality: Maintain software quality and integrity by rigorously testing and fixing bugs throughout the development and upkeep process.Showcase Your Creativity: Demonstrate a strong creative drive and understanding of user requirements to develop applications that engage and excite the user community.Who we're looking for:Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.Position Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should have:Experience with Python, SQL, and either Vue or React is highly desirable. Familiarity with contemporary software development tools, processes, and systems.A solid understanding of version control and testing is essential.Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) in Azure DevOps (or similar) preferredStrong communication abilities to effectively engage with your scrum team, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.A degree in Computing, Mathematics, Scientific, or Engineering disciplines, or equivalent experience. Alternatively, demonstrable expertise via a GitHub profile (or similar).For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.Job CategorySoftware SystemsPosting Date12 Jan 2026; 00:01Posting End Date19 Jan 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: Python Developer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX

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