Full-Time

Software Engineering Developer

Engineering Infrastructure Team

Posted on 9/27/2025

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

No salary listed

Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (3)
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Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Java
Docker
C#
JIRA
C/C++
DevOps
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Experience working on software development projects using a variety of programming languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Python
  • Experience with software engineering and DevOps processes and tools
  • Knowledge of design patterns and software engineering principles
  • Familiarity with any of the following development tools is desirable: Microsoft Visual Studio, Code Collaborator, Rational Team Concert (RTC), Doors, PDMLink, Sharepoint, Jira and the Atlassian suite, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Enthusiastic contributor, willingness to learn and take on challenges
  • Eligibility to work in Canada
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
  • Must be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and workforce security assessment
Responsibilities
  • Performing software design and/or analysis functions
  • Documenting the analysis, design and test in accordance with development standards
  • Implementing software to meet requirements
  • Developing and performing tests and debugging of code
  • Identifying defects, resolving issues and verifying changes
  • Supporting and performing system level test and integration efforts
  • Participating in code reviews
  • Participating in agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives
  • Verifying completed tasks meet Definitions of Done and Acceptance Criteria
  • Writing software requirements based on system level requirements and design documents
  • Expanding knowledge of latest technologies, products and industry trends
Desired Qualifications
  • Deployment and integration of Large Language Models
  • Experience creating AI agents
  • Experience with containers and orchestration technologies
  • Familiarity with virtualized and cloud environments
  • Experience with Linux as well as Windows environments
  • Power BI, SQL, data analytics and reporting experience
  • Experience working in aviation, defence or other highly regulated industry

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • AJAX production continues at Merthyr Tydfil despite investigations.
  • Full operating capability planned by end of 2029 per Minister Pollard.
  • 185 of 589 AJAX vehicles delivered, meeting contractual requirements.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax delays from noise, vibration issues erode MoD trust in 3-6 months.
  • BAE Systems undercuts on land contracts post-Ajax in 12-24 months.
  • MoD cancels Ajax tranche 1 over £1.2B overruns in 18-24 months.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • General Dynamics UK delivers AJAX vehicles replacing British Army reconnaissance fleet.
  • Supplies Bowman tactical communications as key MoD land partner.
  • Leads MoD R&D in software electronics, avionics, command systems.

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