Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Cheltenham, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of software solutions.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver features and enhancements across the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and technical capability.
- Break work into manageable tasks and contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and delivery activities.
- Demonstrate completed work to colleagues and stakeholders through sprint reviews and showcases.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Passion for technology, curiosity about solving complex problems and eagerness to develop a software engineering career.
- Experience may come from academic projects, internships, commercial roles or personal development activities.
- Backend development experience with Java, Spring Boot or Python, or frontend development experience with JavaScript, TypeScript or React.
- Understanding of software engineering principles, version control, testing and code quality practices.
- Experience working in Agile or collaborative development environments.
- Knowledge of cloud, containerisation or deployment technologies such as AWS, Docker or Kubernetes is beneficial.
- Exposure to database technologies including SQL, MongoDB or Elasticsearch is advantageous.
- Must be a sole UK national and hold UK Government security clearance in line with the role requirements.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working options in Cheltenham.
- Compressed fortnight working pattern with every other Friday off.
- Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension.
- Flexible benefits including critical illness cover and a health cash plan.
- Holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Career development, learning programmes, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Annual performance incentive programme.
- Relocation assistance may be available; travel is required 10% of the time.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).