Software Developer, Senior
BAE Systems · Herndon, Virginia, US
Posted August 5, 2026
Full-TimeTechnology & EngineeringSoftware Development
About this role
</br><b>Job Description </b></br><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.<br><br>At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.<br><br>We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise software applications in a Microsoft Windows environment.<br><br>The team primarily develops in C# and .NET. Candidates with strong experience in Java or another object-oriented programming language are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should be able to become productive in C# within the first several months.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications and services.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Develop readable, maintainable, and secure software.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Troubleshoot application defects and production issues.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Review code and contribute to technical design decisions.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Work with customers and team members to clarify requirements.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Maintain technical documentation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Participate in planning, code reviews, testing, and software releases.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Support and improve existing applications, including legacy systems.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ABC<br>#LI-DDUNN</span></span></p></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">6 or more years of professional software development experience.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as C#, Java, Kotlin, or C++.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and common software design patterns.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience developing and supporting business or enterprise applications.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience with source control, code reviews, testing, debugging, and the Software Development Lifecycle.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience working with relational databases, web services, or application integrations.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Ability to learn new programming languages, frameworks, and systems.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong problem-solving and communication skills.</span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience with C# and .NET.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience with PowerShell or another scripting language.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience developing web APIs, Windows services, desktop applications, or web applications.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience with Microsoft Windows and IIS environments.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience working with AWS and Azure</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience using GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Familiarity with secure software development practices.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Familiarity with Agile development methods.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%">Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and AI-enabled application capabilities, including the secure use and validation of generated code and content.</span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security </b></br>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.<br><br>Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.<br><br>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.
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