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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Presentation, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Language Modeling, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, TypeScript, UML, Git, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Api Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155091/cloud-software-engineer-level-3-or-4-aht ## About the Role * Principal Software Engineer (Level 3) + Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of stated experience or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 1+ years of stated experience. * Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Level 4) + Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of stated experience or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of stated experience. * Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. * Demonstrated hands-on experience with designing and developing applications using AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, IAM). * Proficiency in Python. * Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems. * Experience designing SW architecture for distributed/cloud-native systems. * Competence with version control (Git), code review processes, and CI/CD tools. * Demonstrated experience with model-based software design and documentation (using CAMEO, SysML, UML, or similar tools). Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with AWS security practices, including IAM, VPCs, KMS, and secure API development. * Active U.S. Government Secret clearance * Experience integrating and orchestrating multiple AWS services. * Experience with software lifecycle processes including requirements analysis, architecture, detailed design, and documentation. * Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK, or similar) . * Experience supporting technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and code inspections. * Previous experience in secure communications, satellite/ground segment operations, or DoD/aerospace mission environments. ## Description * Designing, architecting, and implementing advanced cloud software to support space ground software and operations, including detailed software modeling and design documentation. * Writing and maintaining software in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++. * Developing, deploying, and maintaining RESTful APIs to support mission and business functionality. * Applying CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and automated testing to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery. * Applying strong problem-solving skills to quickly understand and address complex technical concepts. * Preparing charts, presenting data, and providing recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Managing tasking and mentoring team members across multiple program schedules with tight deadlines. *Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding* ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)