Senior Principal Software Engineer - ASP.NET Core Lead

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to lead development of web applications for Manufacturing and Operations. This role can be based in Redondo Beach, CA, Promontory UT, or Linthicum MD and requires strong hands-on C#, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server experience.

The ideal candidate will guide technical direction, support modernization efforts, mentor developers, and work in a mission-focused environment with security as a priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM plus 8 years of eng/tech exp. or Master's + 6 years.
• Experience with C# and ASP.NET Core web apps.
• Experience with SQL Server development, queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience in Agile software development.
• Experience leading technical efforts or small teams.
• Ability to translate business needs into software solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and modernize legacy .NET Framework apps, migrate to .NET Core as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers on architecture, design, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop and maintain apps using ASP.NET Core and C#.
• Design, optimize, and support SQL Server data solutions.
• Work with partners and product owners to define technical solutions.
• Support full software lifecycle activities and code reviews.
• Promote best practices, coding standards, and secure development.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and technical estimation.
• Mentor junior/mid developers and drive modernization initiatives.
• Work with cybersecurity, infra, and program teams to meet mission requirements.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

SQL Server

Agile

RESTful APIs

Azure DevOps

OpenShift

IIS

Windows Server

Python Django

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

OpenShift

Azure DevOps

IIS

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to lead development of web applications for Manufacturing and Operations. This role can be based in Redondo Beach, CA, Promontory UT, or Linthicum MD and requires strong hands-on C#, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server experience.

The ideal candidate will guide technical direction, support modernization efforts, mentor developers, and work in a mission-focused environment with security as a priority.