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# Deputy Software Lead Level 5

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/53CCF9C103234933AD341153A3C72095/job/

## About the Role

* Level 5: Bachelor's degree in science with 12+ years of software development experience; 10+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
 * 3 + years of technical leadership i.e. Product Owner, Technical Lead.
 * 5+ years professional java development experience.
 * Thorough understanding of Agile/SaFE principles.
 * Proven history of cross-functional team communications., * Cost Account Manager Experience.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.
 * Certified Scrum Product Owner Certification.
 * Basis of Estimate writing Experience.



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