Java Software Engineer, Level 4

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer supporting two programs with Agile methodologies at Northrop Grumman. Focus on production issues, performance tuning, and legacy component refactoring.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,200 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support two programs with a singular baseline in an Agile team
Work in the office executing 2-week Sprints for 3-month increment deliveries
Troubleshoot production issues
Performance tuning and refactor legacy components

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience; 6+ 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
5+ years professional Java development experience
Firm understanding of version control using Git and workflows on platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
Demonstrated success with Agile processes
Strong grasp of object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles

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 APIsmicroservicesAgileobject-oriented designdesign patternsSOLID principlesperformance tuningtroubleshootingversion control

Soft Skills

team collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

Top-Secret clearanceSCI eligibility