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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Job

Requirements

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

Contract Details:

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