Graduate Digital Intelligence Software Engineer, Leeds

BAE Systems • Full-time • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £34,000 - £36,000 / year • 1m ago

Develop real-world software that powers national security—kickstart your coding career with global impact.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

About the Company

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence provides advanced technology solutions to help clients tackle complex challenges in national security and defence. With global reach and industry-leading innovation, their teams work on high-impact projects that protect critical systems and infrastructure.

About the Opportunity

Join BAE Systems as a Graduate Software Engineer, starting in 2026 with a £34,000 salary + £2,000 welcome bonus. Working in Leeds, you’ll collaborate on secure software systems using languages like Java, JavaScript, Angular, React, and C#. Expect to be hands-on from day one—designing, testing, coding, and refining systems as part of a tight-knit team. You'll gain experience with agile development, code reviews, and technical documentation, while benefitting from hybrid working and a full suite of employee benefits.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM or software-related field (minimum 2:2, achieved or predicted)
Familiarity with one or more of: Java, JavaScript, Angular, React, C#, .NET
Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn fast
Ability to work on-site 3–5 days per week
UK residency of 5–10 years to meet security clearance requirements

Build your future with the tech that keeps the world safe.

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