Principal Software Engineer

• Ownership of the team deliverables, working with the Scrum Master to define a path forward that meets the customer's requirements.
• Get involved in the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test and deployment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, front-end development and QA.
• Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team's growth.

• Experience as a Software Developer with a strong focus on one of:

• Backend Java development and it's ecosystem (Spring boot, Maven)
• Frontend development and it's ecosystem (React, Npm)

• Proven experience in designing, developing & deploying scalable backend systems.
• Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
• Excellent communication, collaboration & problem solving skills, ideally with some experience in agile ways of working.

Role clearance type: You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.

We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid and options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team., * Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you.

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Lead Engineer you play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You will be self-driven and organised with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You'll be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real world impact. In addition, you will have a strong leadership mentality, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to accommodate the customer's requirements. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matt, Software Manager at Northrop Grumman UK.