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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Software Engineer [level 2 or 3] Secret Clearance

United States-Virginia-Newport News Posted today $83,400

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is seeking  level  2and 3 Software Engineers for our GCCS-J Program GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time operational picture to commanders and warfighters. The modernization effort emphasizes cloud-native software engineering, microservices, advanced data ingestion and synchronization, improved data models, and enhanced user experience to support JADC2-aligned mission objectives.   Position Summary Software Engineers provide support for the modernization of GCCS-J by developing software features, implementing data workflows, contributing to architectural design, and ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned software delivery across multiple product areas.   This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and/or customer approval. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.   If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Sometimes people hesitate because they cannot tick every box. If this opportunity interests you and you believe you could grow into the role, we would like to hear from you.     This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 2 or level 3:   Based on your overall experience, education, years of experience, fit to the position, and interview evaluation will determine which level you are selected for.   Level 2 – Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience       Basic Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of software engineering experience. • Experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript. • Familiarity with REST services and messaging platforms. • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases. • Experience with JavaScript frameworks. • Experience with Agile/Scrum. • Active Secret clearance.   Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM. • Experience with automated testing tools. • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. • Experience with DoD systems or C2 environments. Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $126,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the posit

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