Lead Software Engineer - Systems & Cloud (UK Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend Java or frontend development, alongside skills in CICD and containerization technologies. This role provides an opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a supportive environment, offering benefits such as private healthcare and performance bonuses while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Flexible working schedule

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer with a strong focus on backend or frontend development.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable backend systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ideally with experience in agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team deliverables and collaborate with the Scrum Master.
• Engage in all software development lifecycle phases.
• Mentor junior developers and support the team's growth.

Skills

Backend Java development

Frontend development with React

CICD

Containerization technologies

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend Java or frontend development, alongside skills in CICD and containerization technologies. This role provides an opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a supportive environment, offering benefits such as private healthcare and performance bonuses while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.