Principal Backend-SRE Software Engineer on Starfleet - R10200555

AURORA, COPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Northrop Grumman

• Job overview

  The Principal Backend-SRE Software Engineer on Starfleet at Northrop Grumman plays a key role in supporting a critical national security mission by developing and maintaining backend site reliability engineering software within an agile, high-performing team.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing backend applications primarily in Java, working with containerized architectures using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting integration, testing, and deployment in secure environments, and mentoring others while proposing improvements in technology and processes.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $110,300 to $165,500 with potential overtime, shift differentials, discretionary and annual bonuses, long-term incentives for senior roles, and benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of software development experience or equivalent, active TS/SCI clearance, experience with Agile, Java, Linux/Unix, Docker, and Kubernetes; preferred qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, prior polygraph, space industry experience, strong communication, mentoring skills, and security certifications.

• Career development

  The position offers opportunities for career advancement into higher technical or leadership roles within a large local engineering organization that supports professional development, training, and cross-program collaboration.

• Work environment and culture

  The work culture is agile, fast-paced, collaborative, and welcoming of new ideas and technologies, emphasizing intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and inclusion within a team-oriented environment.

• Company information

  Northrop Grumman is a pioneering aerospace and defense company with a history of technological advancements impacting national security and space exploration, focusing on innovative systems and technologies.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Aurora Software and Controls Department, a team of over 200 engineers including software developers, DevOps, and system administrators, working in small agile scrum teams within a collaborative office environment.

• Job location and travel

  The primary location is Aurora, CO, with a distributed team across multiple Northrop Grumman sites and partner locations; travel up to 10% is required, and some work can be done outside secure facilities.

• Application process

  Applicants must have an active TS/SCI clearance at application time and be able to maintain it; the application period is approximately 20 days but may vary based on business needs.

• Unique job features

  This role is distinguished by its focus on backend site reliability engineering within a classified national security program, offering exposure to the full software lifecycle in a secure environment and opportunities to influence technology and process improvements.

Company overview

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that specializes in innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization. They generate revenue primarily through government contracts, providing advanced defense systems and technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense and other international customers. Founded in 1939, Northrop Grumman has a rich history of mergers and acquisitions, including the notable acquisition of Orbital ATK in 2018, enhancing their capabilities in space and missile defense systems.

How to land this job

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