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Data Software Engineer Level 5

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Colorado-Aurora Unknown 💰 $177K – $265K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $177K – $265K USD / year
Type Contract
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing secure, scalable data software solutions for national security missions, emphasizing agile practices and cloud deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement data pipelines
  • Support secure deployment
  • Collaborate with security teams
  • Maintain agile workflows
  • Ensure high-quality software delivery

Technical Overview

The environment includes data engineering, secure software development, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and agile methodologies for classified defense projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data software engineer with experience in secure data pipelines, agile development, and cloud deployment, holding a Top Secret clearance. They should excel in software development, DevOps practices, and working in classified environments.

Must-Have Skills

Data EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentCI/CDAgile ScrumSecurity Clearance: Top Secret

Nice-to-Have Skills

DevOpsCloud PlatformsContainerizationTesting & Deployment

Tools & Platforms

JiraGitJenkinsAWSAzureDockerKubernetes

Required Skills

Data EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentCI/CDAgile ScrumPythonJavaSQLData ManagementCloud PlatformsDevOpsContainerizationTesting & Deployment

Hard Skills

Data EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentCI/CDAgile ScrumPythonJavaSQLData ManagementCloud PlatformsDevOpsContainerizationTesting & Deployment

Soft Skills

collaborativeinnovativeproactiveproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Required

None specified

Preferred

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Industry & Role

Industry Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function Secure data software development for defense systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Top Secret

Keywords for Your Resume

Data EngineerSoftware EngineerCI/CDAgile ScrumData ManagementSecurity ClearanceTop SecretPythonJavaSQLDevOpsJenkinsKubernetesDockerCloud PlatformsTesting & Deployment

Deal Breakers

Lack of Top Secret clearance, No experience with CI/CD pipelines, Unwilling to work in Aurora, Colorado

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