Sr. Software Developer

Leidos, Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$107,900.0 - $195,050.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Code Review Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Elasticsearch Python (Programming Language)
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Message Broker NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Scrum Methodology RabbitMQ Redis Ansible Secure Coding Software Engineering Web Applications Enterprise Software Applications Spring Cloud ReactJS Reliability of Systems Git Vue.js Containerization AngularJS Gitlab-ci Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Deployment Automation Apache Kafka Front End Software Development Restful APIs Terraform Software Version Control Devsecops Docker Jenkins Microservices

Job description

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise software applications using modern development practices.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software in Agile sprints.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following secure coding standards and best practices.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed application architectures.
  • Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers to promote engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
  • Troubleshoot complex application issues and perform root cause analysis to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across enterprise environments.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
  • Support production deployments and resolve issues in mission-critical environments

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination., * US citizenship is required per contract.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience .
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as:
  • Java
  • C#
  • Python
  • C++
  • Experience developing web-based applications and enterprise software solutions.
  • Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
  • Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns.
  • Experience using Git or other distributed version control systems.
  • Experience working within Agile Scrum or SAFe development environments.
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience building microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
  • Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Redis, or other enterprise technologies.
  • Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
  • Security+ certification or other DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification.

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

What if the software you developed directly enabled some of the nation’s most critical missions? As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll do more than write exceptional code, you’ll help build innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that support Intelligence Community operations. If you’re passionate about modern software engineering, enjoy collaborating in Agile teams, and thrive on solving complex technical challenges, Leidos wants to hear from you.

On the Maru Program, you’ll join a high-performing team where your ideas are valued, your technical expertise is trusted, and your work has a tangible impact. Working alongside software engineers, architects, DevSecOps engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and mission stakeholders, you’ll develop next-generation applications that deliver mission-critical capabilities in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This is your opportunity to build cutting-edge software while contributing to work that truly matters., 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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