Java Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer developing and maintaining Java applications for Northrop Grumman's Agile team. Collaborating on high-performance solutions while executing 2-week Sprints in office.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinuxMicroservicesNoSQLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications that meet business requirements and deliver high-performance, scalable solutions.
Will be on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline.
Working in the office executing 2-week Sprints for 3-month increment deliveries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; 0+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in science with 5+ years of software development experience; 3+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices.
Must have a thorough understanding of the Java Programming Language.
Familiarity with version control using Git and workflows on platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Demonstrated success with Agile processes.
Experience integrating with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Firm understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
CompTIA Security+ Certification (Preferred).
Experience with Linux (Preferred).
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaRESTful APIsmicroservicesSQLNoSQLSoftware Development LifecycleAgileversion controlGitLinux

Soft Skills

cross-functional teamwork

Certifications

CompTIA Security+Top-Secret clearance