* Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1
Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK
At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.
This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Lead Backend Developer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical backend infrastructure that powers our services. You will be self-driven and organized with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real-world impact.
Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements, requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.
Responsibilities:
* Technical leader and focal point for the software development team – ensuring software is well designed and of high quality
* Perform hands-on development and actively contribute to the code base including peer review of code
* Support the Delivery Lead/Project Manager in developing project roadmaps, understanding delivery time scales, and communicating these to the customer
* Liaison with the Product Owner to manage the product road map and communicate the impact of changing customer requirements
* Identifying technical risks/opportunities and proactively developing plans to mitigate and realize them
We are looking for:
* Experience of leading an Agile software development team of mixed abilities
* Hands-on experience of developing software in Java or Python
* Understanding of Cloud-based architectures in AWS or Azure
* Use of DevOps Automated Deployment tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab, Docker, OpenShift or Kubernetes
* Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB
Security clearance:
You must already hold the highest level of UK government clearance.
Ready to apply?
Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.
Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.
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