Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a high-performing engineering delivery team, contributing to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of software components that support mission-critical and enterprise systems.

You will operate under general direction and be responsible for the reliable execution of assigned software engineering tasks within established engineering, quality, and service management frameworks.

Working within secure and complex environments, you will apply sound software engineering practices to design, build, test, and support maintainable software solutions. You will collaborate closely with other software engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders to implement solutions in accordance with defined requirements and delivery expectations.

You Will Also

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software components aligned with requirements and standards
• Contribute across the full SDLC, from planning through deployment support
• Write secure, maintainable, and testable code using approved tools and frameworks
• Perform coding, unit testing, and support system integration and deployment activities
• Apply established patterns, APIs, and integration approaches to build effective solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine defects, supporting investigations and escalating complex issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to documentation, process improvement, and team knowledge sharing

• Relevant degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a software engineer delivering production systems across the SDLC
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
• Experience building or integrating APIs/services (e.g. REST)
• Familiarity with development tools (source control, issue tracking) and collaborative workflows
• Understanding of secure, quality-focused development within structured or enterprise environments (Agile, CI/CD, containers a plus)

_Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance, accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA.

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.

• Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
• Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.
• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets., _Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

_Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community., 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., 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., Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets.