Job Description

Application questions:
Are you confident that you will pass Security Clearance checks?
Do you require sponsorship from your next employer in the UK?
At Leonardo, we are looking for a wide range of Software Engineers. We are global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which over 7,500 are based in the UK.
Leonardo is a leader in Electronics and developing advanced multi-domain technological solutions (Air, Land, Sea, Space and Cyber) for security within and beyond national borders.

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Seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications. Responsibilities include optimising code, debugging, participating in code reviews, and contributing to system architecture.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Proven experience in C++ (C++11/14/17).
Familiarity with libraries/frameworks (STL, Boost).
Multi-threading and concurrency experience.
Strong algorithms and data structures knowledge.
Proficient with version control (Git).
Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

Knowledge of network programming and protocols.
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with development tools (CMake, Visual Studio).
Linux/Unix environment experience.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits.
15% pension contributions provided by Leonardo.
Work on cutting-edge projects.
Collaborative work environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work hours and remote options.

Important information to know about this role:

Candidates are required to be able to pass basic Security Clearance checks. More information can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
This role is likely to be fully on-site in city centre, Newcastle.
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Role tech stack
C++


Linux


Life at
Leonardo
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Culture overview
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (500 annual allowance)
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Parking
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Sabbatical Leave
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
CITY CENTRE
OPEN PLAN
SOCIAL EVENTS
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Tech at
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Leadership
Gareth Hetheridge
UK CIO
Tech overview
The ancestors of Leonardo in the UK, iconic - companies like Marconi, Ferranti and Westland - invented products, built expertise and developed the people that set the foundations for our company. Today, we remain as essential to the fabric of the country and the economy as we have been throughout the last century. Following decades of investment, we proudly stand as a jewel in the crown of British engineering, employing over 8,000 highly skilled people across the country. Our scientists and engineers deliver cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights that underpin the worldleading capabilities of our Armed Forces and go on to be exported across the globe.
We are proud of our role in making Britain's advanced engineering sector one of the best in its class globally and of the tangible and substantial contribution we are making to the UK every day.
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Engineering principles
AGILE PROCESS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CODE REVIEWS
COLLECTIVE CODE OWNERSHIP
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
MENTORING
SCRUM
TEST DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
UNIT TESTING
Company tech stack
ITIL


MATLAB


Linux


C


Python


C++


C#


Ansible


Terraform


Git


Microsoft Azure


PowerShell


.Net


.Net Core


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