Java Software Engineer Level 4

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is hiring a Software Engineer to join an Agile team working on revolutionary systems. This role involves troubleshooting production issues and refactoring legacy components while executing 2-week sprints for project deliveries.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in science, have significant software development experience, and possess an active Top Secret clearance. We offer a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Work on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline.
• Execute 2‑week sprints for 3‑month increment deliveries.
• Troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Software development experience

Java development

RESTful APIs and microservices

Version control using Git

Agile processes

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

CI/CD tools

Docker

Linux

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required

Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility at time of application.

Travel

Travel required, 10% of the time.

Description

At Northrop Grumman, we work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives worldwide. The new Software Engineer will be on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline. You will work in the office executing 2‑week sprints for 3‑month increment deliveries. Your focus will be to troubleshoot production issues, performance tuning, and refactor legacy components.

Responsibilities

• Work on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline.
• Execute 2‑week sprints for 3‑month increment deliveries.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Performance tuning.
• Refactor legacy components.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience.
• 6+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• U.S. citizenship required for all positions with a government clearance.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• 5+ years professional Java development experience.
• Firm understanding of version control using Git and workflows on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Demonstrated success with Agile processes.
• Strong grasp of object‑oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with Linux.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.
• Familiarity with Docker containers.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00. This range is a general guideline; compensation also depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.