Principal/Sr. Principal Golang Integration Engineer -AHT

Northrop Grumman

83d • $115,800 - $173,800

About The Position

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 is contingent upon funding/award.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Active 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CompTIA Security +).
• For a level 3: 5 Years with bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 2 years Master’s or additional years experience in lieu of a degree.
• For a level 4: 8 years with bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 6 years Master’s or additional years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient with the Linux operating system.
• Strong understanding of Golang syntax, structures, and idioms.
• Understanding of basic data structures (arrays, slices, maps) and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Golang’s error handling conventions.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of writing unit tests and integration tests in Golang.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Expert in Linux operating systems.
• Ansible automation experience including YAML / Playbook creation.
• Understanding how to build and deploy Go applications across different platforms.
• Understanding of microservices principles and how to implement them in Go.
• Experience with gRPC and protobuf (or similar).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, and integrating applications using Golang.
• Supporting a program requiring robust integration between Golang development and Linux operating systems.
• Focusing on cybersecurity measures.
• Supporting the infrastructure and automation for multiple programs.
• Mentoring junior developers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree