IT & Software

Software Engineer

Raytheon

Gloucester · Gloucestershire · United Kingdom

Overview

As a Software Engineer in Raytheon UK, you will contribute to delivering secure, mission-critical software across cross-functional teams. You will work on DevSecOps at scale, AI/ML, cyber, and geospatial intelligence to support defence and intelligence missions. The role blends hands-on development with collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with customer needs. This is an onsite role at Gloucester or Manchester, with a clear impact on critical systems and innovative technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Design and build software using industry best practices
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
  • Contribute to milestones and project progress
  • Drive continuous improvement within the team
  • Shape technical direction through peer collaboration
Key requirements
  • Core Software Engineering
  • JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS)
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • REST API development
  • OpenAPI / Swagger
  • Cloud services (AWS or Azure)
  • Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Relational databases (PostgreSQL)
  • Elasticsearch / Opensearch
  • Unit testing and automation
  • Testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest, Cypress)
  • Experience in Agile delivery
  • GitLab usage with branching and PRs
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Teamwork
  • React
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript

Reference: WJ-747_30143135

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