At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking Sr. Principal Software Developer . This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met. Responsibilities Include: * Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
* Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with UX/UI designers and software architects in the planning, design, development.
* Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements; prepares operating instructions;
* Backend development using C#, Java, REST/GraphQL APIs, and containerization.
* Front end development using React, Javascript.
* Attends daily stand ups and assists members of Agile scrum team to meet sprint and quarterly goals.
* Ensures software standards are met. Basic Qualifications: * 9 Years experience with Bachelors in STEM; 7 Years experien with Masters; High School Diploma / Equivalent with 13 Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
* Experience with Python and C++
* Experience with Agile methodology
* Active DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Strong skills in various software development skills in an Agile environment including design and architecture, implementation, optimization, automated testing, and documentation
* Experience with DevSecOps Continuous Implementation/Continuous Deployment pipeline tools and concepts such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker
* Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Git
* Experience with Web Development and Microservices
* Previous in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code preferredThis position reports to Melbourne, FL, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Orlando, FL, FL, USA. Salary Range: $112,000 USD – $168,000 USD Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042

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