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Lockheed Martin
Gloucester
10 months ago
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Software Developer

Software Development

Gloucester

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team as a Software Developer based at our site in Gloucester for a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

You will be working as part of a core team developing new capability and transforming existing capability to a strategic platform all within an agile environment.

This position involves a range of activities relating to software engineering and while not exhaustive, the key skills and activities are:

Design, contribute to architecture and develop software for mission critical applications. Ability to apply knowledge of software engineering best practice in the performance of their duties. Be responsible for ensuring software compliance standards are met by the application of appropriate processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life-cycle. Bring your imaginative, creative thinking and problem solving skills to the team and contribute your ideas to ensure we deliver innovation to our customers. Your curiosity will see you research new technologies for use and adaptation in programmes and R&D projects. Take requirements and transform them into appropriate software design and code. Identify and employ suitable software modelling and development tools and techniques. To investigate issues arising in the field or during testing and to provide solutions. Write documentation for software such as User Guides, Design Documents, Configuration Management plans and Coding Standards. Collaborate with your colleagues and manage your time effectively to support requirements capture and testing of software, and to ensure an integrated approach to meet cost and schedule targets. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients across all levels of the organisation both internally and with the customer. Support customer demonstrations of current change work as it is developed. Any additional Programme related tasks assigned that are within area of expertise, competence and skill set.

What’s in it for you? To be part of something challenging that gives you a chance to make a difference. Working with a supportive team who wants to see you thrive and grow. The opportunity to learn and master new skills. Corporate membership of Professional Bodies. Support in attainment of Professional Certification and Continued Education.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Proficient in Java 17. Experience of developing on Linux. Thorough understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit (Jupiter). Experienced with Git version control. Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM. Appropriate Security Clearance.

Job Reference Number

14522BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

DV

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offeringFlexible workingwith the option to also work a4 day weekdepending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance Competitive Pension Dental Critical Illness Life Assurance Travel Insurance Employee discounts for top high street shops Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes Reimbursement for a professional membership Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 023 92 458 000.

Job Expires

18/12/2024

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