Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer – DevSecOps

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer focused on modernizing DevSecOps processes at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in an innovative environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the DevSecOps lifecycle, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automation of build processes. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced with object-oriented programming languages and CI/CD tools.

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DevSecOps Lifecycle ImplementationAgile Framework ExperienceObject-Oriented Programming (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift)CI/CD Tools (Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)Active U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented ProgrammingContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentSoftware Change ControlChange ManagementAutomationDevSecOpsAgile MethodologiesProgramming LanguagesPipeline Coordination

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)GitHubGitLabJenkinsDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

STEM DisciplineEngineering ExperienceU.S. Government ClearanceCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesPythonSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels
Coordinate program builds and delivery pipelines
Implement all segments of DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipeline
Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders on build and delivery schedule
Automate and simplify the build and delivery process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience
Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework
Demonstrated Professional Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift)
Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope)

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
phenomenal learning opportunities
exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
very friendly team environment
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business