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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Java Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Aurora, CO role ($142k–$213k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Java Software Engineer Level 4
Location: United States-Colorado-Aurora, United States-North Carolina-Morrisville, United States-Maryland-Linthicum
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.About our 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. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a (level 4) 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 to troubleshoot production issues, performance tuning, and refactor legacy components.
Basic Qualifications:
- Level 4: 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $142,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Java, REST, Microservices, Git, Agile, Linux, CI/CD, Docker, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
You can view the full description and apply for Java Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/northrop-grumman-java-software-engineer-level-4-f6dam.
