Python Backend Engineer - Top Secret Clearance (Docker)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services within the Aurora Software department. You will work with Docker-based environments and CI/CD, collaborating with product owners, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality features.

We require Linux proficiency, strong Python skills, and hands-on Docker experience, plus active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; or 0+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Significant professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building production-grade services.
• Hands-on experience with Docker (Dockerfiles, image builds, local development, best practices).
• Experience using GitLab (repositories, merge requests, code reviews, basic CI pipelines).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps collaboration, and automated testing.
• Practical experience with Jira and Confluence in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and maintenance of backend services.
• Architect and maintain Docker-based development and runtime environments.
• Guide and support deployments using Docker Swarm and related tooling.
• Define and promote engineering best practices (coding standards, testing, code review).
• Participate in and facilitate Agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Use Jira for backlog and sprint management, and Confluence for technical documentation.
• Collaborate via GitLab for source control, code reviews, and integration with CI/CD.
• Partner with product owners, QA, and DevOps to deliver high quality, reliable features.
• Mentor junior and mid level engineers; provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders and influence technical direction.

Skills

Python

Docker

GitLab

Linux

Agile

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Rust

C++

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services within the Aurora Software department. You will work with Docker-based environments and CI/CD, collaborating with product owners, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality features.

We require Linux proficiency, strong Python skills, and hands-on Docker experience, plus active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.