Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, DevOps, Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to designing and developing critical infrastructure. The role involves hands-on development, supporting project roadmaps, and managing product requirements while ensuring compliance with UK Government security. Candidates should have experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python and knowledge of cloud architectures and DevOps tools. The position offers flexible working options and a range of benefits including private healthcare and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Career development programmes

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Hands on experience developing software in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Understanding of cloud-based architectures in AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of database technologies like SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB.
• Must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on development and actively contribute to the code base, including peer reviews.
• Support the Delivery Lead/Project Manager in developing project roadmaps and communicating timelines to customers.
• Liaise with the Product Owner to manage the product roadmap and assess the impact of changing requirements.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities and proactively develop plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain critical infrastructure that powers services.

Skills

Software development in Java

Software development in JavaScript

Software development in Python

Cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure)

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker)

Database technologies (SQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB)

Job description

A global technology company seeks a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to designing and developing critical infrastructure. The role involves hands-on development, supporting project roadmaps, and managing product requirements while ensuring compliance with UK Government security. Candidates should have experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python and knowledge of cloud architectures and DevOps tools. The position offers flexible working options and a range of benefits including private healthcare and performance bonuses.