Sr Principal Software Engineer secret clearance
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking Senior Principal Software Engineers for the GCCS-J program. GCCS-J is the Department of Defense’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time battlespace picture to commanders and warfighters. The role leads the design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software capabilities supporting GCCS-J modernization. It provides technical leadership across the software lifecycle, developing scalable architectures, robust data workflows, and mission-aligned software solutions that support operational decision-making. The description also characterizes a Product Owner function as subject-matter expert and project lead for GCCS-J product areas: Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence. This function drives product development, enhancement, and sustainment; owns product vision, roadmap, and backlog; champions user-centered design; and ensures delivery of valuable capabilities using Agile/Scrum practices. The position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and/or customer approval. The posting is not a current opening, but may be used to identify candidates for future positions. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time, and an active Secret clearance is required at start.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field with 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
- At least 7 years of software engineering experience.
- Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and object-oriented design.
- Proficiency in REST services and event/messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, GraphQL, or SSEs.
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL, geospatial, and key/object databases.
- Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, or React.
- Experience designing and implementing software architectures.
- Familiarity with Linux/UNIX and containerized deployments.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM, and modern IDEs.
- Experience writing Ansible plays and playbooks.
- Experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
- Familiarity with UX best practices and UI frameworks.
- Experience with Docker, OCI development, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, C2 systems, STIGs, and static analysis tools.
- Knowledge of networking, performance testing, debugging, and Atlassian tools.
- Background in military intelligence or strategic planning.
- Knowledge of DoD policies and mission environments.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software capabilities supporting GCCS-J modernization.
- Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle.
- Develop scalable architectures, robust data workflows, and mission-aligned software solutions that enhance operational decision-making.
- Drive the development, enhancement, and sustainment of GCCS-J product areas: Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence.
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
- Champion user-centered design and ensure delivery of high-value capabilities using Agile/Scrum practices.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
