Northrop Grumman (Corporate)
Deputy Software Lead (level 5) [*Active TS/SCI required]
Northrop Grumman (Corporate), Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27650
Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Software Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a Ground program. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Software Lead to support a critical cloud-based program leveraging AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes for orchestration, and a Python-based codebase. In this role, you will work closely with the Software Lead and cross-functional teams to guide technical execution, ensure software quality, and drive team productivity. Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Support the Software Lead in overseeing the development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment Serve as a technical mentor and resource for team members Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployments and system reliability Review and contribute to Python codebase with attention to scalability, performance, and maintainability Participate in architecture and design discussions Assist in managing sprints, task assignments, and progress tracking Ensure alignment with best practices for AWS cloud-native development and Kubernetes-based deployment This position will be at our Morrisville North Carolina site. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. Basic Qualifications: Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application Must be willing and able to favorably succeed a counterintelligence polygraph Minimum years of experience needed to be considered: 12 Years of relevant software experience with a completed bachelor's degree 10 Years of relevant software experience with a completed master's degree 8 Years of relevant software experience with a completed PhD 14 Years of relevant software experience with a completed associate's degree 16 years of relevant software experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required) Strong proficiency in Python Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, etc.) Solid understanding of Kubernetes (Helm charts, service discovery, autoscaling, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar. Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira Preferred Qualifications: STEM degree Experience leading or supporting distributed teams Knowledge of container security best practices Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch Strong communication and collaboration abilities Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Software Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a Ground program. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Software Lead to support a critical cloud-based program leveraging AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes for orchestration, and a Python-based codebase. In this role, you will work closely with the Software Lead and cross-functional teams to guide technical execution, ensure software quality, and drive team productivity. Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Support the Software Lead in overseeing the development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment Serve as a technical mentor and resource for team members Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployments and system reliability Review and contribute to Python codebase with attention to scalability, performance, and maintainability Participate in architecture and design discussions Assist in managing sprints, task assignments, and progress tracking Ensure alignment with best practices for AWS cloud-native development and Kubernetes-based deployment This position will be at our Morrisville North Carolina site. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. Basic Qualifications: Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application Must be willing and able to favorably succeed a counterintelligence polygraph Minimum years of experience needed to be considered: 12 Years of relevant software experience with a completed bachelor's degree 10 Years of relevant software experience with a completed master's degree 8 Years of relevant software experience with a completed PhD 14 Years of relevant software experience with a completed associate's degree 16 years of relevant software experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required) Strong proficiency in Python Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, etc.) Solid understanding of Kubernetes (Helm charts, service discovery, autoscaling, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar. Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira Preferred Qualifications: STEM degree Experience leading or supporting distributed teams Knowledge of container security best practices Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch Strong communication and collaboration abilities Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.