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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Level 2 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm7vyw ## About the Role + For a **Software Engineer** : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other STEM-related degree with 2+ years of software development experience; 0 years with a Master's + Requires an **active** U.S. Government **Top Secret/SCI** **at time of application** , with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) + Demonstrated experience with/expertise in the following: + Agile software development using Java, Python, and/or C++ software development in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment + Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools + Dockerization and Container Management (Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm) + Systems Development in a Cloud environment (e.g., AWS environment and tools) + Strong mathematics background + Knowledge of object-oriented design and software lifecycles + Experience with version control software Preferred Qualifications: + Active TS/SCI clearance (Employment will be contingent on obtaining and maintaining this clearance) + Mission Management Algorithms experience + Experience working with the Proliferated Mission Management (PMM) framework ## Description **What You'll get to Do:** We are looking for a Software Engineer familiar with Java and/or Python who wants to work on an agile development team using modern development practices. You will be working on mostly new development using Docker containers, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and AWS services. You will also be required to perform maintenance and sustainment engineering for existing baselines, which may require programming in C++/C. Our small agile Scrum team is highly energized and has a significant software effort on a growing program with a large program impact. If this is your type of environment and you love fast-paced software development, please consider joining our team. This is a great opportunity for a flexible self-starter to work in a dynamic environment with real-world technical content supporting a number of tools and systems. Plenty of opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below. 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