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Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavias largest defence company bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers worldleading solutions and services in defence aviation space and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK and our specialisations include software engineering underwater robotics radars AI and armed forces training.
As part of the global entity Saab AB Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a startup with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally Saab employs over 24000 people with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy worklife balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
The Role
As a Junior Android Developer you will play a key role in shaping the future of our mobile applications as part of the larger UK Sensor Systems team. This developer will be mentored by a senior android developer to deliver requirements to stakeholders gain a thorough understanding of the current codebase and assist in presenting new features to both internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and develop the android codebase
Understand the development lifecycle of the product
Implement new features in an agile environment
Communicate with relevant teams across the UK and Sweden
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
UK or Swedish National
Recent graduate or junior engineer with up to two years of experience
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent degree
Understanding of objectorientated languages
Understanding of the software development lifecycle
Selfmotivated and driven individual
Desirable
Experience with android development
Experience with Kotlin
Experience with Jira and Git
Experience with javascript
Interest in radars / Defence products
Good communication and presentation skills
As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks National Security Vetting reference checks verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Full-Time