Principal Software Engineer

NorthropFalls Church, United States5 months ago

75000GBP - 110000GBPJavaSpringSpring BootMavenPython

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You will work on a variety of unique and complex projects, delivering core solutions that have real impact. You will bring strong technical leadership, guiding teams through both technical and delivery challenges while shaping solutions that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of multiple teams’ deliverables and work with technical leads to define a path that meets customer requirements.
Represent Northrop Grumman UK as the prime technical contact for your area.
Collaborate with senior external partners and customers, often coordinating between organisations.
Mentor and guide engineers to support skills development and overall team growth.
Contribute to high‑quality technical design, development, and delivery planning.

Requirements

Experience as a Software Engineer with strong capability in one or more of the following: Backend development (Java Spring Boot, Maven, Python), Frontend development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm).
Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and containerisation technologies (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills, ideally within an agile environment.
You must be British National and currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance.

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FAQ

Is the Principal Software Engineer position at Northrop remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Principal Software Engineer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 75000GBP - 110000GBP.
When was this Principal Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on March 18, 2026 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer position at Northrop?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.