Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

A leading defense and technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer. In this role, you will manage the critical CI/CD infrastructure, lead your team to deliver solutions, and collaborate across functions. Ideal candidates possess strong DevOps expertise, leadership skills, and a track record of CI/CD solution deployment. You will enjoy flexible working options, private healthcare, and career development programs. A UK citizenship is required due to security clearance.

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mind set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Lead DevOps Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical CI/CD infrastructure that powers our services. You'll be self driven, organised and passionate about building elegant, stable and scalable solutions. You'll work across a wide variety of exciting projects with complex challenges, contributing to core solutions that have meaningful, real world impact. You'll also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to ensure customer needs are met. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK What You'll Do Own the team's deliverables , working with the Scrum Master to define a clear delivery path aligned to customer requirements. Lead and contribute across the entire CI/CD lifecycle , including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and deployment. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including product, front end development and QA, to ensure integrated delivery. Mentor and guide junior developers , helping to grow capability and support career development across the team. What We're Looking For Experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies, and cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, IaC, Docker, AWS). Proven experience in designing, developing and deploying CI/CD solutions . Experience in Linux system administration or similar operating systems. Ability to troubleshoot issues across live production environments , including high level networking, server and application issues. Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with experience working in an agile environment. If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and a willingness to learn. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be British National for this clearance type. You must currently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is available to support you through the process: Benefits Flexible working options , including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight Private healthcare Cash health plan Holiday buy/sell scheme Career development programmes and specialist training opportunities Performance based bonuses Why Join Us? A Mission to Believe In Every day, we help build a more secure and connected world across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to advancing mission systems for the UK and NATO - what we do together matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters. You'll join an inclusive community where you can bring your authentic self to work. We are proud supporters of Employee Resource Groups and partnerships that champion diversity, wellbeing and inclusion. Your Career, Your Way Shape your journey with diverse roles, mentorship and development opportunities. Enjoy flexibility that supports your wellbeing, alongside benefits that help you grow personally and professionally. Ready to Apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Possibly - Contact our team for more information: No - Explore other opportunities with us. We're growing across the UK. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Salary: £44,100 - £66,100 What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the positive impact we create within our communities. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission . As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain the critical software that underpins our mission-led solutions. You'll work across varied and meaningful projects, collaborating with talented engineers to solve complex and unique technical challenges. With the chance to influence architectural decisions, contribute to hands-on development, and help shape our engineering practices, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact in a team committed to pushing boundaries. "My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together." - Matthew Bullock, Software Manager, Northrop Grumman UK. What you'll be doing Deliver hands on development and contribute directly to the codebase, including peer reviews. Design software features and clearly communicate design choices in line with product roadmaps. Break down complex work into clear, achievable tasks aligned with Agile delivery. Support the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. Showcase progress through demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders. What we're looking for Experience as a Software Engineer in one or more of the following: Backend development (Java Spring Boot, Maven, Python) Frontend development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm) Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment tools and cloud platforms (e.g. Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS). Understanding of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch or MongoDB. Strong communication, collaboration and problem solving skills, ideally with some experience of Agile ways of working. If you meet most-but not all-of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential as much as experience. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this level of clearance. You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance . Our recruitment team is on hand to answer questions and guide you through the process: . What we offer Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Cash health plan and wellbeing support. Holiday buy/sell options. Career development pathways, mentoring and professional training. Performance related bonuses. Why join Northrop Grumman UK? A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation and command systems for the UK and NATO, the work you do here matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters. You'll find supportive employee networks, partnerships with organisations including AFBE, Forces Transition Group, Mind and Women in Defence, and a culture where you can bring your full, authentic self to work. Your career, your way - Shape your future with diverse roles, learning opportunities and the flexibility to balance work with life. From health and wellbeing benefits to pension support and growth programmes, we're here to help you build the career that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online today. Possibly, I'd like to find out more - Contact our team at . No, I don't think this role is right for me - We're continuing to grow across the UK. Explore our other opportunities and discover what else might be possible. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Greater London. You will design, develop, and maintain critical software, working on diverse projects with a focus on innovation. Key responsibilities include development, architectural influence, and collaboration within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has experience in backend and frontend technologies, CI/CD, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary, hybrid work options, and career development opportunities are offered.