Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

London, United Kingdom
Base: £80,200 - £120,400; bonus/equity: performanc...
Backend development with java spring boot
Frontend development with react and typescript
Devops, ci/cd and containerisation technologies
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services.
  • You will bring strong technical leadership, guiding teams through both technical and delivery challenges while shaping solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Northrop Grumman UK offers flexible working options, private healthcare, career development programmes, and a range of wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

Matching Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services.

Salary

Base: £80,200 - £120,400; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonuses; Benefits: Private healthcare, cash health plan, holiday buy/sell scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Backend development with Java Spring Boot
  • Frontend development with React and TypeScript
  • DevOps, CI/CD and containerisation technologies
  • Technical leadership and team mentorship
  • Agile environment experience
  • Security clearance at highest UK level

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Problem-solving in complex projects
  • Flexible working options
  • Career development and specialist training
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Key Requirements

  • UK citizenship required
  • Highest Level UK Government security clearance
  • Experience in backend and frontend software engineering
  • Experience with DevOps and containerisation
  • Proven technical leadership
  • Experience working in agile environments

Work Rights

Must have UK citizenship and highest level UK government security clearance

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