Senior Software Engineer

1120 NG UK Limited.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Flexible, hybrid working

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical infrastructure in a hybrid Cheltenham setting. You will lead hands-on development, drive design choices, and guide Agile delivery while meeting customer requirements.

You will work on diverse projects with modern tech stacks, require strong collaboration and communication, and must be eligible for UK government clearance. This role offers opportunities for growth within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience (backend and/or frontend).
• Strong knowledge of Java Spring Boot, Python, and modern JS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on development and contribute to codebase, including peer reviews.
• Design software features to realize roadmaps and explain design choices.
• Break down large work into well-defined Agile tasks.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrate development work to internal and external customers.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

NPM

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

SQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Security clearance

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

SQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

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

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail].

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.