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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £58,000.0 - £86,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5849683709

## About the Role

* Experience as a Software Developer with strong focus on one of the following:
 * Backend Java development (Spring Boot, Maven)
 * Frontend development (React, npm)
 * Proven experience designing, developing and deploying scalable backend systems.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
 * Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, ideally gained in an agile environment.

If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and a willingness to grow.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type.
You must be able to currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance.

## Description

* Take ownership of the team's deliverables, working closely with the Scrum Master to define the best path forward.
 * Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing and deployment.
 * Collaborate with product teams, front-end engineers and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.
 * Mentor and guide junior developers, contributing to team capability and skill growth.


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