Senior Principal Software Engineer designing, developing, and testing applications for Northrop Grumman's Sentinel Program. Collaborating on multidisciplinary research and ensuring software standards are met in a challenging and innovative environment.
About the role
- Software Engineer designing and developing Python applications for Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to DoD security standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Python applications on Linux servers.
- Implement version control best practices using Git, including branching, pull‑request reviews, and CI pipelines.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of production systems.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to deliver secure, scalable software.
- Contribute to containerization and orchestration efforts (Docker, Kubernetes) as needed.
- Assist in the integration of cloud services (primarily AWS) for development, staging, and production environments.
- Produce clear technical documentation and adhere to DoD security and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope
- LEVEL 2 - Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Professional experience developing software on Linux platforms
- Proven expertise in Python, and Git (branching, merging, CI workflows)
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code and follow secure coding practices
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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