Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer:

We are looking for experienced Platform Engineers to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government sector.

Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions.

What background we are looking for:

• Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python
• Collaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems
• Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce
• Utilising CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes
• Continual testing of code using Automated Testing Frameworks
• Ensuring code consistency and quality by utilising static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
• Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban
• Common software design patterns
• Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our client's challenges!

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them

• Machine Learning software e.g. Amazon and Azure machine learning, or Google's TensorFlow
• Deploying and managing in Cloud Computing such as AWS, MS Azure
• Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Relational, document, or graph database systems
• Software configuration and deployment e.g. Ansible

How we will support you

• Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office
• You’ll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll be part of our company bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups.  These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.