NextGen Platform Software Developer (Expert)

About the role

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

Responsibilities

• Recognize the issue(s), identify the facts, define additional data that would be helpful, make assumptions as necessary, determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, alter assumptions and rework solutions, and reflect on lessons learned.

Requirements

• Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering)
  • Minimum of 11+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming
  • Experience with modern frameworks and technologies such as Django, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET
  • Hands-on experience developing solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle)
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and related tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Jenkins), including pipeline development, release management, and orchestration
  • Proficiency with scripting languages, preferably Python
  • Ability to work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
  • Experience architecting, implementing, and maintaining solutions within cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Azure)
  • Strong documentation skills, including developing concepts of operations and standards of practice for tiered maintenance support
  • Experience with relational databases, including: Database design and administration concepts, CRUD operations and query optimization, Implementing SQL commands within application code, Understanding of data protection and data loss prevention considerations
  • Experience developing applications intended to operate across multiple networks or environments, including: Disconnected, restricted, or differently classified networks, Designing applications with portability, security boundaries, and deployment constraints in mind, Adapting development practices to meet varying compliance, accreditation, and operational requirements
• Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Ansible
  • Proficiency with containerization such as Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience with Nutanix including certifications
  • Cloud certifications obtained within the last 5 years

Qualifications

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.

Work Environment

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.