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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/principal-software-engineer/northrop-grumman-uk-job107726527

## About the Role

* Experience as a Software Engineer with strong capability in one or more of the following:
 * Backend development (Java Spring Boot, Maven, Python)
 * Frontend development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm)
 * Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems.
 * Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and containerisation technologies (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
 * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, ideally within an agile environment.

## Description

* Take ownership of multiple teams' deliverables and work with technical leads to define a path that meets customer requirements.
 * Represent Northrop Grumman UK as the prime technical contact for your area.
 * Collaborate with senior external partners and customers, often coordinating between organisations.
 * Mentor and guide engineers to support skills development and overall team growth.
 * Contribute to high-quality technical design, development, and delivery planning.


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