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# Software Engineer Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Oracle WebLogic Server, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NetBeans, Node.Js, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, WebSocket, Java Application Server, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Backend, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Restful APIs, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080847/software-engineer-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* 2 years' experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 years' experience with Masters
 * Familiar with Object-Oriented Design
 * Proficiency in Java
 * Experience with (Java/Spring, Python) REST web services or other similar experience
 * Experience with back-end programming such as (Java/Spring, Python) REST web services or other similar experience
 * Experience with any of the following: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, web sockets, graphQL, NATS or other similar experienceFamiliar with database types (such as SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, Key/Object pair, etc.)
 * Familiar with architecture
 * Familiar with Configuration Management and CI Tools
 * Work onsite Newport News Va
 * Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with various IDEs such as VSCode, Eclipse, Netbeans
 * Experience with JavaScript and Node.js
 * Experience deploying Java applications to WebLogic servers
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, and Helm Charts
 * Exposure to DoD environments, Agile ceremonies, or DevSecOps workflows
 * Knowledge or experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies
 * Top Secret Clearance

## Description

* Interface with multiple, geographically disbursed development teams and effectively communicate project statuses and barriers
 * Agile Development process
 * Lead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, recommend technical solutions, and assist the Government in integrating the GCCS-J functionality into new baselines
 * Contribute to all phases of the software engineering lifecycle (SELC)

 * assist in crafting, testing, and recommending scalable, flexible, and resilient designs
 * Conduct design and code reviews to ensure compliance with standards


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