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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Beavercreek, OH, United States - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bootstrap (Software), Databases, Continuous Integration, Integrated Development Environments, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), Swagger, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9126909/software-engineerprincipal-software-engineer-aht ## About the Role * Software Engineer (Level 2): + High school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience OR master's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with 0 years of experience * Principal Software Engineer (Level 3): + High school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience OR master's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 3 years of software development experience * Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD automation * Experience with Helm and Kubernetes * Exposure to / experience with microservices, Swagger, and API definitions * Working knowledge of Agile development processes * Experience with modern IDE tools and testing mechanisms * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with small technical teams * Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results * Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions * Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite), * Experience with one or more of the following technologies: + Angular + React + TypeScript + Java + Python + Rust + Docker + Kubernetes + Elastic + jQuery + Bootstrap + Jira + GitLab Pipelines * Experience with relational, graph, or document databases * Demonstrated use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) * Experience working with Jira and GitLab * Experience working in an Agile software development environment ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking Full Stack Web Developers with DevSecOps and automation experience. We are looking for engineers who enjoy building high-quality software, automating everything they can, and working in modern cloud and microservices environments. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering for web-based systems integrated into a microservice, cloud-based architecture. You will work closely with other software developers and stakeholders to: What You'll Do * Support the team in delivering high-quality software on schedule. * Complete work both independently and as part of an Agile team. * Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions. * Collaborate with software designers and engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems. * Regularly demonstrate progress to customers and stakeholders. 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