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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software/Principal Software Development Analyst - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bootstrap (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), EXEC (Scripting Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Entity Framework, Design of User Interfaces, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Pair Programming, Performance Tuning, Webui, Ruby, Service Layer, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development, Code Restructuring, Amazon Redshift, Web Api, Golang - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9124167/softwareprincipal-software-development-analyst ## About the Role * Bachelors in Science degree with 2 years of software experience or similar OR a Masters degree * Experience of databases (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Mongo, Redshift, Oracle) * Experience with C# or similar (GoLang, Perl, C++, Ruby) server-side scripts, * Bachelors in Science degree with 5 years of software experience or similar, Masters degree with 3 years of software experience or similar or PhD with 1 year of experience in software experience or similar * Experience of databases (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Mongo, Redshift, Oracle) * Experience with C# or similar (GoLang, Perl, C++, Ruby) server-side scripts Preferred Qualifications: * Experience Web UI development * Experience with JavaScript or JavaScript based platforms (Angular, React, Vue, etc) ## Description An analyst does the following: Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system. Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections. Build and maintain a line-of-business web applications used for integration & test scheduling, job management, and related workflows. The system is a full-stack solution with an Angular SPA front-end and a .NET/SQL Server back-end. Work includes feature development, performance tuning, complex SQL/EF queries, and UI/UX tweaks in a fairly intricate codebase., Feature Development * Implement new features and enhancements in an Angular front-end (components, services, modals, grids, filters). * Extend and maintain ASP.NET Core / .NET back-end APIs (Web API controllers, service layer, repositories). Data & Persistence * Design and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, temp-table-heavy batch logic, and reporting queries. * Work with Entity Framework Core and raw SQL (`FromSql`, `INSERT ... EXEC`, etc.) in a mixed environment UI/UX & Front-End Integration * Work with Bootstrap, DevExtreme (data grids, filters, date pickers), and custom shared components. * Diagnose and fix complex layout/behavior issues (modals, flexbox, alignment, responsive behavior) Code Quality & Maintenance * Refactor code (C#, T-SQL, Angular) to improve readability, performance, and testability without breaking behavior. * Write and maintain unit/integration tests where feasible DevOps & Collaboration * Use Azure DevOps for Git repos, pull requests, branching, and CI/CD * Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and production troubleshooting ## Related Videos - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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