Senior Software Engineer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Software Engineer to support a high-stakes, mission-critical program. In this role, you'll help architect, develop, and integrate software solutions that shape national security and drive meaningful innovation. Join an Agile team where your expertise won’t just be valued - it will be vital.

This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus: $25,000

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance secure software applications and systems

Integrate new software into evolving operational environments

Analyze user needs to craft efficient and scalable solutions

Debug and optimize existing software for performance and reliability

Implement complex algorithms that meet rigorous technical standards

Create and maintain system documentation and technical reports

Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to deliver rapid, high-quality releases

Basic Qualifications

Masters and 15+ years of software engineering experience on comparable programs or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 17+ years of related experience

Common software development tools such as Git, Kira, Confluence and other Atlassian Products

Experience with Linux Command Line

Recent experience with Java or similar programming language

Basic understanding of Container Technologies such as Docker

Basic understanding of web development and APIs

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Willingness to learn new software and technologies related to backend or frontend development

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Required Technical Skills:

Experience with Spring Boot

Experience with JavaScript, ReactJS specifically

Experience with Apache Kafka

Experience with Apache Nifi

Understanding of Docker/Docker Compose

Experience with build tools, such as Maven

Experience with SQL databases

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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