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# Full Stack Software Developer Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Docker
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/full-stack-software-developer-level-3-or-4-aht-aurora-co-usa-58894424

## About the Role

to mission across the team Tasks * Bachelor in STEM with 5+ years (Level 3) or 8+ years (Level 4) of software development; Master with 3+ (Level 3) or 6+ years (Level 4); additional 4 years may substitute for degree * Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access and CI-Poly * Strong Java development experience * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Linux/Unix development experience * Experience with Agile processes and tools Key requirements * relocation assistance * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * paid holidays * paid time off

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you contribute to national security programs by building and improving software across the lifecycle. You'll join a cross-functional team in Aurora, CO, working in an agile, fast-paced environment to deliver high-impact capabilities. You'll propose improvements to technology, processes, and tooling and collaborate with teammates to ensure quality in development, testing, deployment, and O&M. This role offers in-person work, growth into higher technical or leadership positions, and exposure to a mission-critical program. Compensation / Benefits * Develop core Java-based applications and features * Support integration, testing, deployment, and O&M defect resolution * Identify and propose improvements to technology, processes, or tooling * Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams with Product Owners and Scrum Masters * Work in a secure facility and contribute to the full software lifecycle * Improve and maintain understanding of the program mission across the team Tasks * Bachelor in STEM with 5+ years (Level 3) or 8+ years (Level 4) of software development; Master with 3+ (Level 3) or 6+ years (Level 4); additional 4 years may substitute for degree * Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access and CI-Poly * Strong Java development experience * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Linux/Unix development experience * Experience with Agile processes and tools Key requirements * relocation assistance * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * paid holidays * paid time off


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