Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid, Security Cleared, Growth

Northrop Grumman; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Career development programmes

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Manchester, offering a hybrid work model. The role focuses on designing, developing and maintaining critical infrastructure across multiple projects, with leadership to guide the team through technical and delivery challenges.

UK citizenship and top-level clearance are required. The position commands a salary of £58,000 to £86,000 depending on experience, with relocation assistance possible and 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the team's deliverables, working closely with the Scrum Master to define the best path forward.

Skills

Java Backend

Spring Boot

Frontend React

NPM

Scalable Backends

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Manchester, offering a hybrid work model. The role focuses on designing, developing and maintaining critical infrastructure across multiple projects, with leadership to guide the team through technical and delivery challenges.

UK citizenship and top-level clearance are required. The position commands a salary of £58,000 to £86,000 depending on experience, with relocation assistance possible and 10% travel.