Senior Lead Software Engineer – Mission-Critical (Hybrid)

Northrop Grumman; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense and technology organization is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and maintain critical infrastructure. You will engage in the full software development lifecycle and mentor junior developers, ensuring the team meets customer requirements. Candidates should have solid experience in Java or React development, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of cloud technologies. This role offers flexible hybrid work options along with private healthcare and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health care

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer with a focus on Java or React.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own team deliverables and collaborate with the Scrum Master.
• Engage in the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior developers for team growth.

Skills

Backend Java development

Frontend development with React

CICD and containerisation

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

Spring Boot

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

A global defense and technology organization is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and maintain critical infrastructure. You will engage in the full software development lifecycle and mentor junior developers, ensuring the team meets customer requirements. Candidates should have solid experience in Java or React development, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of cloud technologies. This role offers flexible hybrid work options along with private healthcare and career development opportunities.