[POOL26] Graduate Software Engineer – Gloucester – Sept

Regional Services; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Gloucester is seeking a Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer to design and optimize technical solutions across cloud, data, and software domains. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ and Python, and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity. This position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus, along with flexible hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits including health plans and employee share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in related Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Strong coding fundamentals.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize technical solutions.
• Work with Containers and Kubernetes.
• Develop in Python and use data processing tools.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux & Bash

Docker & Kubernetes

GitLab

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related subject

Job description

Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer (C++)

Location: Gloucester

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll design, build and optimise technical solutions across cloud, data and software domains
• You’ll work with Containers and Kubernetes, develop in Python, and use Spark for data processing
• Gain expertise in Linux administration, monitoring tools such as Grafana/Prometheus, and modern C++ (C++23+) for high-performance systems
• You’ll also use GitLab for source control and learn serialisation technologies like Flatbuffers/Protobuf. We’re seeking adaptable graduates with strong coding fundamentals, problem-solving skills and a passion for technology. Apply now to become a versatile consultant delivering innovative solutions.

• Technical expertise:

  • C++
  • Python
  • Linux & Bash
  • Tooling
  • Docker & Kubernetes

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Launch your career in tech as a Graduate Software Engineer at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you'll master diverse programming languages and tackle complex problems.

Qualification Requirements:

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's of Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar related subject.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.