Senior Software Engineer

Requisition ID: R10159156

Category: Information Technology

Location: London, London, United Kingdom | Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance

Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 5

Salary: Manchester: £41,800.00 - £62,600.00 | London: £45,900.00 - £68,900.00

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Senior Software Engineer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical applications that power our services. You will be self-driven and organized with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You will be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real-world impact. We understand that everyone has their strengths so whether you lean more Frontend (JavaScript, React) or Backend (Java) we would like to hear from you.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Design & develop robust and scalable applications using modern technologies and best practices.
• Get involved in the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test, and deployment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and QA.
• Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team’s growth.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid, and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Experience as a Software Engineer with a strong focus on either Frontend JavaScript development (ideally within the React ecosystem with strong HTML & CSS knowledge) or Backend Java Development.
• Familiarity with CICD, containerization, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
• Excellent communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills, ideally with some experience in agile ways of working.

Security clearance: Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British for this clearance type. You must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance / relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role.

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion.

Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support.

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.