Full Time

Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Architect-Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
$160,000 - $240,000* / year (about $77–$115 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Architect-Secret Clearance Required usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs and develops complex software solutions, often focusing on system architecture and integration. This role involves leading technical teams, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring software meets performance, security, and scalability requirements. Senior Principal Software Engineers frequently conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall software development lifecycle. They may also research and evaluate new technologies to improve existing systems.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms are generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with extensive software engineering experience and a proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor others thrive in this role.

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