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# Lead Software Engineer at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

£58,000 – £86,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Manchester, England

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Aug 19, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman UK is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The role leads software delivery across the full development lifecycle, owns team deliverables, collaborates with product, frontend, QA and Scrum teams, and mentors junior developers. Candidates should have backend Java or frontend React experience, experience with scalable backend systems, and familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies, and cloud platforms. The position requires British nationality and the highest level of UK Government security clearance, with relocation assistance possibly available.

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