Software Developer

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team as a Software Developer, based at our site in Gloucester for a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. We're looking for passionate Software Developers to work on groundbreaking projects that matter. As a Software Developer, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team in an agile environment to create and enhance mission-critical applications. You'll contribute to software design, architecture, and development, all while working with cutting-edge technologies. Your role will involve:

• Designing, architecting, and developing software solutions for key projects.
• Applying best practices in software engineering throughout the entire development life-cycle.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards by following established processes and procedures.
• Bringing your creative problem-solving and innovative ideas to help us deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.
• Researching and implementing the latest technologies to enhance programme capabilities and contribute to R&D projects.
• Translating requirements into effective software designs and clean, efficient code.
• Investigating and resolving issues in testing or live environments, offering practical solutions.
• Documenting your work through User Guides, Design Documents, and Coding Standards to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Collaborating with team members to capture requirements, support software testing, and help integrate solutions on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers at all levels.
• Showcasing new features and developments through customer demonstrations.
• Taking on additional tasks within your expertise to support programme success.
What We Offer:
• The chance to work on projects that make a real difference.
• A supportive team that encourages your growth and success.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Corporate membership to professional bodies.
• Support for obtaining professional certifications and continuing education.
Working Schedule 4xFlexWhat we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.


• Proficient in Java 17.
• Experience of developing on Linux.
• Thorough understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Experienced with Git version control.
• Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Appropriate Security Clearance.
  
  Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value., Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
  
  We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave