
BAE Systems
Software Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements:- Proficient in C# and Visual Studio
- Experience with Windows Forms and .Net Framework
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
- Understanding of the Software Lifecycle and Configuration Management
- Knowledge of version control systems
- Experience deploying software in Virtual Environments
- Proficiency in Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2019/2022 configuration
- Diploma or degree level qualification in an engineering discipline (beneficial)
- Design, code, and test bespoke complex software products
- Fault find and resolve issues in a production environment
- Adhere to software engineering practices
- Produce clear and concise technical documentation
- Collaborate with team members by sharing knowledge and peer reviewing work
- Report on progress and provide feedback to team members and leadership
- Occasionally visit customer sites to support deployment and testing
- .NET Framework
- C#
- Support
- Security
- Visual Studio
- Windows
- Windows Forms
- ASP.NET
- Backbone
More:
We are BAE Systems, a company where you can make a real difference. We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a broad range of flexible benefits, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options. Our Software Team, comprised of 45 members, provides support for a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD, with all operations based at our Christchurch site. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers everyone to fulfill their potential. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible. Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions.
last updated 33 week of 2026
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£55,000
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£60,000
UK median
This salary is 8% below the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks