Application Developer - Senior

As a Senior Applications Developer on the Engineering Tools Development team, you will play a key role in developing our PLM and Digital Engineering applications that support our customers’ mission-critical objectives. This role combines deep technical expertise and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, assist, and collaborate with other application developers, business analysts, system administrators, and others in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications as well as maintaining existing applications.

• Collaborate with specialists from a wide variety of expertise including mechanical engineering, material science, optical engineering, digital engineering, systems engineering, and other information technology team members.

• Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects.

• Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications.

• Research and document requirements of software users.

• Conduct research on emerging application development best practices, languages, and standards in support of development efforts.

• Partner with business representatives to ensure requirements are well understood and documented to achieve successful delivery.

• Actively work with the software development manager and architecture managers to align to a consistent technology vision and drive application development standards.

• Facilitate peer-programming and design sessions/reviews with team members.

• Participate in code reviews.

• Foster and be a leader of a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

• Ensure development quality is being tracked and improved using techniques like automated testing and peer code review.

• Take the lead on solving and implementing difficult technology challenges and drive our team to successful delivery.

• Consistently write, translate, code, and test software program and applications according to specifications.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units, and the Company.

• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field and at least 4 or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 4 or more years of experience in application development with Python.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and common software design patterns.
• Experience utilizing Agile/Scrum Methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Web API REST services, and application integrations.
• Experience with source control, code reviews, testing, debugging, and the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Experience with relational databases preferably Microsoft SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills.
• Familiarity with Unit Testing/Test Driven Development/Behavior Driven Design.
• Experience with Entity Framework or equivalent ORMs.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with PLM and manufacturing applications, including implementation and software development.
• Familiarity with Aras Innovator or other PLM systems.
• Experience developing using C# and .Net.
• Experience with UX design.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.