Software Developer

Leidos, Inc.
Egg Harbor City, NJ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$69,550.0 - $125,725.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence C++ (Programming Language) Software Documentation Code Reuse Code Review Software Debugging Fault Tolerance Integrated Development Environments Python (Programming Language) Qt (Software) Software Tools Software Engineering
+4 more
Software Requirements Analysis Information Technology GPT Programming Languages

Job description

  • Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team
  • Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities
  • Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation
  • Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns
  • Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools
  • Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards
  • Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support
  • Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
  • Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
  • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
  • Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities

Benefits & conditions

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 .

About the company

We are seeking a Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X

SkyLine-X provides an array of advanced air traffic management capabilities to improve aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency across the world’s airspace., 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 .

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