Lead Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the critical infrastructure essential for delivering innovative solutions. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and direct involvement in high-quality software development, contributing to significant projects with real-world impacts alongside a diverse, inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Understanding of AWS or Azure Cloud architectures.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development team, ensuring high-quality design.
• Perform hands-on development and peer review of code.
• Support project delivery by managing roadmaps and timelines.

Skills

Agile leadership

Cloud architectures

DevOps tools

Database technologies

Job description

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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 mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You should be self-driven and organized, with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real-world impact.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements, requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation program.

“My purpose; to lead a team of software engineers with the brightest minds, to push the boundaries and define possible together.” Rishi Badiani, Engineering Authority at Northrop Grumman UK.

Responsibilities:

• Technical leader and focal point for the software development team – ensuring software is well designed and of high quality
• Perform hands-on development and actively contribute to the code base, including peer review of code
• Support the Delivery Lead/Project Manager in developing project roadmaps, understanding delivery time scales, and communicating these to the customer
• Liaise with the Product Owner to manage the product roadmap and communicate the impact of changing customer requirements
• Identify technical risks/opportunities and proactively develop plans to mitigate and realize them

Benefits:

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

We are looking for:

• Experience leading an Agile software development team of mixed abilities
• Understanding of Cloud-based architectures in AWS or Azure
• Experience with DevOps Automated Deployment tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
• Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB

Security clearance:

You must already hold the highest level of UK government clearance.

Our team is ready to answer questions and guide you through the process.

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Contributing to a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace through engineering data, intelligence solutions, maritime navigation, and command systems for the UK and NATO.
• A place to belong and thrive – An inclusive community supporting diverse voices, Employee Resource Groups, and partnerships with organizations like Cheltenham Pride, Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence.
• Your career, your way – Diverse roles, mentorship, development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements to balance your career and personal life.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. We will review and contact you.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – Reach out to our team for more information.

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – We have many opportunities. Contact our team to discuss your goals.

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Northrop Grumman is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requisition ID: R10173313

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK