Software Engineer (SI Common Console)

Our client BAE Systems, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Shared Infrastructure (SI) Common Console solution. Based in New Malden with occasional visits to Portsmouth, the role will involve software engineering, systems investigations, development, integration and formal testing across multiple platforms.

Please note you will need to hold a Sole British Nationality before application to be considered for this role.

• Undertake SI-related systems engineering activities in line with technical processes, quality requirements and relevant standards
• Investigate complex technical issues, evaluate potential solutions and prepare reports with recommendations
• Develop designs, functionality updates, fixes and system configurations for the SI Console solution
• Support the selection and integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products to meet systems requirements
• Participate in requirements capture, implementation, integration and testing on local target rigs
• Contribute to acceptance testing, operational investigations and the resolution of complex software and systems issues
• Work collaboratively within large, complex, multi-project and distributed teams
• Follow all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures and report hazards or incidents appropriately

• Strong software engineering background with experience in formal testing and technical investigations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues
• Significant experience using VMware, ideally including VMware Horizon
• Understanding of thin client technology, Blast, vGPU technology, VNC, RDP and RemoteApp environments
• Experience with Group Policy, Active Directory and PowerShell scripting or automation
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, multi-project engineering environment
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills, with confidence communicating in formal and informal settings
• Degree-qualified in a technology, engineering, science or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience

• Six-month contract opportunity
• Based in New Malden with occasional visits to Broad Oak
• On-site presence required three to four days per week
• 37 hours per week
• UK Eyes Only security requirement

If you are an experienced Software Engineer with strong systems, testing and virtualisation skills and an interest in defence technology, apply now to support the delivery of the SI Common Console solution.