Eng Sr - SW

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Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

BAE Systems’ Digital Architecture Team (DAT) is looking to hire a Frontend Engineer to join our team. We are responsible for building microservice cloud infrastructure and data collection software.

Our team built a highly scalable containerized gRPC microservices platform and micro-frontends web applications. We are looking for a talented Web Application Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building web applications. You will work closely with our cross-functional team to develop high-quality web applications that meets team standards.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Experience:

2+ years of professional experience in web application development.

Proficient in JavaScript, HTML and CSS.

Strong experience with React.js and its core principles.

Experience with Tailwind CSS

Solid understanding of Next.js framework and server-side rendering.

Some experience with Dockers, Kubernetes.

Skills:

Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or Context API.

Understanding of asynchronous programming and Promises.

Proficient with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of front-end build tools like webpack and Babel etc.

Experience with Test frameworks such as Jest and Jasmine or Mocha (optional).

identify, document, and the track software defects using issues tracking tools like JIRA.

Soft skills:

Excellent in problem-solving skills and attention to details.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Comfortable working in startup company mode

Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.

Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

Experience with Typescript

Familiarity with containerization tools like docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Understanding of authentication mechanisms like key cloak

Experience with building and consuming gRPC microservices, and Protobuf.

Tech Stack: Node.js, Next.js, React, NPM, Webpack 5, Tailwind CSS, Docker, Kubernetes, Key cloak, Ingress, micro-frontend web application, microservices, Grafana, Prometheus

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).