Software Platform Engineer - #1778334

Job Description

Your Impact

We are a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. 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.

As part of our strategic growth initiatives we are looking for talented and motivated software engineers to join our new Software Platform Team, which will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining our core software infrastructure that supports our diverse portfolio of aerospace and defence systems.

Join us on this unique opportunity to be part of a new and innovative team that will shape the future of software development within Leonardo.

What You’ll Bring

Join us in shaping the full lifecycle of our platform, contributing to all stages of platform development from defining requirements and features to implementing best practices in development, testing and documentation.

Support and maintain core development tools and infrastructure, including quality assurance systems, server resource management and providing guidance and best practices to development teams.

By leveraging modern technologies such as cloud platforms, microservices and DevOps practices, you'll help to establish and maintain a robust, scalable platform that enables the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects and programs. You'll also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges to ensure high performance, reliability and quality across our systems.

Key areas we value experience in

• Programming/Scripting (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Go)
• Cloud platforms, containers, microservices, DevOps and IaC
• Application and server administration
• Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
• Cybersecurity principles for secure systems and services
• Data visualisation and communicating technical insights
• Writing clear technical documentation, guides and specifications
  
  

Beneficial skills

• Strong problem-solving and engineering mindset
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Curiosity, creativity and a drive for continuous improvement
  
  

This is not an exhaustive list. We are a multidisciplinary team looking for candidates with a diverse mix of skills and experiences. An ideal candidate doesn't need to meet every requirement, what matters most is your ability to learn, adapt and contribute.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid