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# Software Developer / Principal Software Developer (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Bellevue, NE, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $147,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Integrated Development Environments, Oracle (Applications), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Security, Integration Tests, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Jenkins
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf33752040cd765a

## About the Role

* Software Engineer: High school diploma with 6 years of software development experience OR Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience OR Master of Science degree in STEM field with 0 years of experience
 * Principal Software Engineer: High school diploma with 9 years of software development experience OR Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with 5 years of experience OR Master of Science degree in STEM field with 3 years of experience
 * Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
 * Experience as a Full Stack Software Developer
 * Demonstrated experience in Java
 * Proven experience with Linux OS
 * Familiarity with relational database management systems (Oracle/PDBs) and SQL
 * Working knowledge of the Agile development processes
 * Familiarity with Software Testing (Integration testing, Unit testing)
 * Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
 * Ability to work full time on-site in Bellevue, NE

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Enterprise Database
 * DevOps / DevSecOps experience
 * Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD)
 * Experience setting up Jenkins builds
 * Software Security Tools experience
 * Demonstrated use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and configuration management (BitBucket)

## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer. The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:

 * Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
 * Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
 * Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
 * Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems
 * Regularly demonstrate progress to customers


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