Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Every other Friday off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Cheltenham, offering hybrid working arrangements. You will design, develop and maintain critical infrastructure with a strong emphasis on robust, scalable software solutions and leadership in delivery.

You’ll contribute across backend and frontend technologies, with experience in Java Spring Boot, Python, React, and modern CI/CD practices. The role requires UK clearance and a flexible, proactive mindset to tackle complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven software engineer with backend and/or frontend experience.
• Strong understanding of software design, testing and delivery in Agile environments.
• Experience with CI/CD, containerisation and cloud platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on development and contribute to the codebase, including peer reviews.
• Design software features to realise the product roadmap and explain design choices.
• Break down large work into defined tasks and work iteratively in Agile sprints.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Demonstrate development work to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

SQL/NoSQL

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cheltenham – hybrid

Salary: £45,000 - £66,000 DOE

Clearance: You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance

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 mind-set 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 Senior 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.” – Matthew Bullock, Software Manager at Northrop Grumman UK.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on development and actively contribute to the code base including peer review of code
• Perform design of software features to realise the product road map and be able to explain design choices
• Support breaking down of large pieces of work into well-defined tasks to be implemented in an Agile manner
• Support setup and maintenance of continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• Perform demonstrations to internal and external customers of development work

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.

We are looking for:

• Experience as a Software Engineer in one of:
• Backend development and it’s ecosystem (Java Spring boot, Maven, Python)
• Frontend development and it’s ecosystem (JS/TS, React, Npm)
• Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
• Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB
• Strong communication, collaboration & problem solving skills, ideally with some experience in agile ways of working.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government clearance .

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Category: Information Technology