Python Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Aurora, CO, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$92k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services.
- Architect and maintain Docker-based development and runtime environments.
- Guide deployments using Docker Swarm and related tooling.
- Define and promote coding, testing, code review, and other engineering best practices.
- Participate in and facilitate Agile planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Use Jira for backlog and sprint management and Confluence for technical documentation.
- Use GitLab for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD integration.
- Collaborate with product owners, QA, and DevOps to deliver reliable features.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance and feedback.
- Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence technical direction.
Requirements
- Level 2: bachelor’s degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience, 0+ years with a master’s degree, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Level 3: bachelor’s degree in science with 5+ years of software development experience, 3+ years with a master’s degree, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility at the time of application.
- Significant professional Software Engineer experience and experience working in Linux environments.
- Strong Python proficiency and experience building production-grade services.
- Hands-on Docker experience, including Dockerfiles, image builds, local development, and best practices.
- Experience with GitLab repositories, merge requests, code reviews, and basic CI pipelines.
- Experience with software development lifecycle practices, Agile collaboration, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Practical Jira and Confluence experience in a team setting.
- Experience with Rust and/or C++ for performance-critical components.
- Preferred: relational database schema design, SQL, indexing, performance tuning, PostgreSQL, Docker Swarm or similar orchestration, Scrum Master experience or certification, and Python CI/CD integration.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions with government clearance.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role requires 10% travel and Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The position is based in Aurora, Colorado.
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).