Software Lead/Architect - Hybrid

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced, hands-on Software Lead/Architect. The qualified candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team that works in a rapid, agile development environment. The qualified candidate should have experience with software languages such as Java, Web Services, XML, JSON; software architectures; and managing, planning, and coordinating software design and development efforts.

As a Software Lead/Architect, you will:

• Lead the Insight team in the complete software development lifecycle including designing, developing, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying our complex, cloud-based software solutions.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

#SWSDRequired Education, Experience, & Skills

• US Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a computer related field

• 10+ years of software design, code and test experience

• Strong software architecture, design, and development experience using Java.

• Software development, coding, and debugging experience across the entire development lifecycle

• Experience with Java Web Services, XML, JSON, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes.

• Experience integrating with external components and APIs and working with schemas

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git, Bitbucket

• Experience with Agile development and issue tracking systems, such as JIRA

• Experience with software build tools, such as Visual Studio and Eclipse

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders

• Experience with team leadership or the desire for leadership experience and mentoring roles

• Experience in managing, planning, and coordinating software development efforts

• Ability to innovate, evaluate and research new technologies while staying abreast of industry trends

• Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities

• Strong fundamentals to implement, and sometimes design, novel algorithms and software features

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of Java Spring Micro-Services using 12 Factor design principles

• Experience with leadership such as being a Subject Matter Expert or lead of a team

• Experience designing and developing high level software architectures

• Experience with Wildfly/JBoss or similar application server

• Experience with integrating subcontractor components

• Experience with Postgres or other Relational Database

• Experience using DevSecOps tools such as Git, Gitlab, Docker, Fortify, Artifactory/JFrog, Jenkins

• Experience with Kafka messaging

• SAFeAgile framework, or related agile concepts

• Development of scientific and mathematical software applications and algorithms

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. Employees may participate in the company 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 Electronic Systems 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.