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# Software Engineer Level 4 (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Elasticsearch, Data Intelligence, Spring Framework, Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Git, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Git Flow, Software Coding, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-level-4-aht-aurora-co-usa-58871167

## About the Role

Docker in CI/CD practices (preferred: Jenkins, GitLab) and automated testing * Engage in software system integration, testing, and deployment Tasks * Bachelor's degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience or Master's with 6+ years, or equivalent experience * Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance * Experience with object-oriented programming (Java) * Container management with Docker and Docker-Compose; container networking * Proficiency with Git and branching/merging workflows * Experience with Spring, Vue, Git, Agile, Elasticsearch, and Maven Key requirements * health insurance * life insurance * disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO)

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you'll contribute to agile software development on a lifecycle-spanning program that supports scalable intelligence data processing. You'll work with cross-functional teams on modern stacks and microservice architectures, delivering both new features and operational support. The role combines hands-on coding, system integration, and continuous improvement in a high-security environment. This is an opportunity to impact national capabilities through innovative software and scalable, dependable systems. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and troubleshoot software within an agile team * Contribute to microservice event-driven architecture using Docker and Kubernetes * Work on both new development and operational support across programs * Utilize Java, Spring, Vue, Elasticsearch, Maven in development and debugging * Manage containers with Docker/Docker-Compose and collaborate with Git workflows * Participate in CI/CD practices (preferred: Jenkins, GitLab) and automated testing * Engage in software system integration, testing, and deployment Tasks * Bachelor's degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience or Master's with 6+ years, or equivalent experience * Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance * Experience with object-oriented programming (Java) * Container management with Docker and Docker-Compose; container networking * Proficiency with Git and branching/merging workflows * Experience with Spring, Vue, Git, Agile, Elasticsearch, and Maven Key requirements * health insurance * life insurance * disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO)


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