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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,700.0 - £83,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-software-engineer/northrop-grumman-uk-job107726508

## About the Role

* 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.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain 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: ., * A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

## Description

* 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.


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