Lead DevOps Engineer

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

Whats your possible

At Northrop Grumman UK you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most solving tomorrows challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. Its what we callDefining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

As aLead DevOps Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing developing and maintaining the critical CI/CD infrastructure that powers our services. Youll be selfdriven organised and passionate about building elegant stable and scalable solutions.

Youll work across a wide variety of exciting projects with complex challenges contributing to core solutions that have meaningful realworld impact. Youll also bring strong leadership guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to ensure customer needs are met.

My purpose is to lead a team of engineers rise to the challenges presented push the boundaries and define possible together.
Matthew Bullock Software Manager Northrop Grumman UK

What Youll Do

• Own the teams deliverables working with the Scrum Master to define a clear delivery path aligned to customer requirements.
• Lead and contribute across the entire CI/CD lifecycle including requirements gathering design implementation testing and deployment.
• Collaboratewith crossfunctional teams including product frontend development and QA to ensure integrated delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior developers helping to grow capability and support career development across the team.

What Were Looking For

• Experience as aDevOps Engineerwith strong expertise in CI/CD containerisation deployment technologies and cloud platforms (Jenkins Kubernetes IaC Docker AWS).
• Proven experience indesigning developing and deploying CI/CD solutions.
• Experience inLinux system administrationor similar operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues acrosslive production environments including highlevel networking server and application issues.
• Understanding ofdatabase technologiessuch as SQL Elasticsearch or MongoDB.
• Excellentcommunication collaboration and problemsolvingskills ideally with experience working in an agile environment.

If you dont meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. We value potential curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must beBritish Nationalfor this clearance type.
You mustcurrently hold the Highest Level of UK Government security clearance.

Our recruitment team is available to support you through the process:

Benefits

• Flexible working options including hybrid working and an optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Career development programmesand specialist training opportunities
• Performancebased bonuses

Why Join Us

A Mission to Believe In

Every day we help build a more secure and connected world across land sea air space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to advancing mission systems for the UK and NATO what we do together matters.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

Every voice matters.Youll join an inclusive community where you can bring your authentic self to work. We are proud supporters of Employee Resource Groups and partnerships that champion diversity wellbeing and inclusion.

Your Career Your Way

Shape your journey with diverse roles mentorship and development opportunities. Enjoy flexibility that supports your wellbeing alongside benefits that help you grow personally and professionally.

Ready to Apply

Yes Submit your application online.
Possibly Contact our team for more information:
No Explore other opportunities with us. Were growing across the UK.

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.