Northrop Grumman UK
Lead Software Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer
Lead Software Engineer Cheltenham Salary: £55,700 – £83,500
Highest Level of Government Clearance Required Apply through Northrop Grumman UK: Define Possible
Your Possible: Driving Innovation with Impact
At Northrop Grumman UK, you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to solving tomorrow’s challenges through cutting-edge technology. Our ethos—Defining Possible—goes beyond delivering customer solutions; it’s foundational to career growth and community impact.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission.
As the Lead Software Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain critical infrastructure essential to our roles. Your work will span diverse, mission-driven projects, creating scalable, high-impact solutions. You’ll also lead technical strategy, guiding your team through challenges to align with customer needs.
"My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rising to challenges, pushing boundaries, and defining possible together."
What You’ll Do
- Own team deliverables – Collaborate with the Scrum Master to define the optimal development path.
- Full-cycle software engineering – Drive every phase of development: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Cross-functional collaboration – Partner with products, frontend engineers, and QA to ensure high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
- Mentorship & development – Guide junior developers and elevate team capabilities.
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What We’re Looking For
Experience & Expertise
Broadly, we seek Lead Software Engineers with deep skills in either:
- Backend development: Java/Spring Boot, Maven.
- Frontend development: React, npm/npx/Yarn.
Plus:
- Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving—preferably in an agile environment.
If you don’t meet all requirements perfectly, we encourage an application. We value potential, curiosity, and a learning mindset.
Security Clearance
This role requires:
- A British National.
- Ability to hold the UK Government’s Highest Level security clearance (whatever that may be; at minimum JW–IV for Polygraph).
- Our talent team supports you through this process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
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Why Join Us?
A Mission to Believe In
Build a more secure, connected world across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
- Inclusive community: Prioritise diversity, mental health, and support through employee-led groups.
- A workplace where you belong authentically.
Your Career, Your Way
Innovate with:
- Flexibility: Custom schedules, compressed work weeks.
- Training: Invest in career development with tailored programs.
- Growth opportunities: Mentoring, performance bonuses, and balancing work-life demands.
Ready to Apply?
- Yes? Apply online.
- Possibly? Contact us for details: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
- Explore other roles? Discover more across the UK.
Modern, mission-ready work awaits.
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