Java Software Engineer Level 5

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 5 Software Engineer at its Aurora, CO office. The role involves working on Agile teams, troubleshooting production issues, and improving legacy systems.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have extensive experience in software development. A Top-Secret clearance is required. The position offers a salary range of $177,000 to $265,600, along with various benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience or equivalent.
• Active Top-Secret clearance required.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Support two programs with Agile team.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Improve performance and refactor legacy components.

Skills

Java development

RESTful APIs

Agile processes

Object-oriented design

Version control with Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

GitHub

Linux

Docker

Job description

Relocation Assistance

May be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Organization

As an engineer, you’ll be joining our growing Aurora Software department which has 200+ Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry‑level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. We have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit. This larger organization influences cross‑program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch‑n‑learns, campus events, and leadership mixers. We support a small but mighty team that continues to innovate and set new benchmarks for our customers.

Position

Level5 Software Engineer based out of Aurora, CO. The new Software Engineer will be on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline. Will be working in the office executing 2‑week Sprints for 3‑month increment deliveries. Your focus will be on troubleshooting production issues, performance tuning, and refactor legacy components.

Basic Qualifications

• Level5: Bachelor’s degree in science with 12+ years of software development experience; 10+ years with a Master’s; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires an active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• 5+ years professional Java development experience.
• Firm understanding of version control using Git and workflows on platforms such as 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: $177,000.00 – $265,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

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

Application Period

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Mission

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.