Principal/Senior Principal GoLang Developer -AHT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\u0027s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nJob Description: \n\nDesigns, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.\n\n**this position is contingent upon funding and placement \n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Active Secret Security Clearance\n * Active 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CompTIA Security +)\n * For a level 3 : 5 Years with bachelor\u2019s in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 2 years Masters or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree\n * For a level 4: 8 years with bachelor\u2019s in science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), 6 years Masters or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree\n * Strong understanding of Golang syntax, structures, and idioms.\n * Understanding of basic data structures (arrays, slices, maps) and algorithms.\n * Proficiency in Golang\u2019s error handling conventions.\n * Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.\n * Knowledge of writing unit tests and integration tests in Golang\n * Proficient with the Linux operating system\n * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Understanding how to build and deploy Go applications across different platforms.\n * Understanding of microservices principles and how to implement them in Go.\n * Experience with gRPC and protobuf (or similar)\n * Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).\n * Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.\n * Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior developers.\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00\n\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.\n\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n