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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?

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance

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: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.

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.