Principal Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Manchester is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and maintain critical infrastructure. This role includes ownership of team deliverables and mentoring junior developers while working throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Candidates should have strong backend or frontend development experience and must hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer with strong backend or frontend focus.
• Proven experience in designing, developing & deploying scalable systems.
• Must have the highest level of UK Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own team deliverables with Scrum Master collaboration.
• Involved in the software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior developers for team growth.

Skills

Backend Java development

Frontend development (React, Npm)

CICD familiarity

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Excellent communication

Agile methodologies

Tools

Spring Boot

Maven

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

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 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?

Opportunity

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

As a Lead Engineer you play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You will be self-driven and organised 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’ll be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real world impact.

In addition, you will have a strong leadership mentality, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to accommodate the customer’s requirements.

“My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together.” – Chris Rayner, Engineering Authority at Northrop Grumman UK.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the team deliverables, working with the Scrum Master to define a path forward that meets the customer’s requirements.
• 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, front-end development 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 options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, 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 Developer with a strong focus on one of:
• Backend Java development and its ecosystem (Spring boot, Maven)
• Frontend development and its ecosystem (React, Npm)
• Proven experience in designing, developing & deploying scalable backend systems.
• Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, 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

You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance

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: [e-mail].

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. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.