Lead Software Engineer

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

GBP 63K-95K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

U.S. benchmark only; posted salary is not compared across countries or currencies.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Lead Software Engineer United Kingdom-London UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Salary: £63,300 - £94,900 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible . This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Lead Software Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our services. You'll work across a variety of exciting, complex projects within a unique mission space, building elegant, stable solutions that have real‑world impact. You'll also bring strong leadership, guiding your team through both technical and delivery challenges to ensure solutions meet customer needs. “My purpose is to lead a team of engineers, rise to the challenges presented, push the boundaries and define possible together.” What You'll Do Take ownership of the team's deliverables, working closely with the Scrum Master to define the best path forward. Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle , from requirements and design through implementation, testing and deployment. Collaborate with product teams, front-end engineers and QA to deliver high‑quality

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