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# software application developer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apache Ant, Business Logic, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Unix, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Linux, DevOps, Web Development, Elasticsearch, Ext JS, Github, Spring Framework, JavaScript Libraries, JSON, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Apache Maven, Language Modeling, Nagios, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Resource Description Framework (RDF), Cloud Services, Logstash, Standard Sql, Software Safety, Salesforce.Com, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SPARQL, SQL Databases, Subversion, System Testing, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XQuery, YAML, Software Repository, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Chatbots, Multi-Agent Systems, Marklogic, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Git, Cloudformation, AngularJS, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Puppet, Rundeck, Kibana, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Katalon Studio, Jenkins, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/herndon/43940234-9c54-4684-9043-f096370a263c

## About the Role

* Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered.
 * Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of relatable experience OR Masters and at least 10 years of relatable experience OR 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
 * Experience with Cloud Providers: AWS
 * Experience with Languages: Java, JavaScript, Bash, Python, SQL, PHP
 * Experience with Frameworks: Spring / Spring Boot, Angular
 * Experience with Other: Salesforce, Git, Linux, Rest API, Scrum

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Cloud Providers: Azure
 * Experience with Languages: XML, JSON, YAML, SQL
 * Experience with Frameworks: ExtJS
 * Experience with Other: ServiceNow, AI/LL, GitHub, LDAP, Elastic Search-Logstash-Kibana (ELK), CloudFormation, Puppet, Jenkins, Rundeck, Nagios, Oracle, Containers, Jira, Confluence, Agile knowledge with the ability to manage workloads

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## Description

Linux
DevOps
Github
Kibana
Nagios
Ext JS
Jenkins
Rundeck
Patience
Equities
Logstash
Salesforce
ServiceNow
Apache Ant
Market Data
RESTful API
Spring Boot
Apache Maven
Cloud Services
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Web Applications
Spring Framework
Agile Methodology
AWS CloudFormation
Development Testing
Amazon Web Services
Software Development
Atlassian Confluence
Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence
Angular (Web Framework)
Application Development
PHP (Scripting Language)
Bash (Scripting Language)
SQL (Programming Language)
Java (Programming Language)
Web Application Development
Node.js (Javascript Library)
Git (Version Control System)
Scrum (Software Development)
Python (Programming Language)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Leidos is in need of a software application developer to support a dynamic and exciting software development program. The position will part of a team of application developers supporting multiple projects, which include high profile visibility projects offering technical learning opportunities. These projects are all within the cloud and support multiple mission partners. The ideal candidate will have AWS experience developing for the cloud to include complete secure cloud integrations, optimizing cloud connectivity, and managed cloud services. This position is located in Northern Virginia and does not require travel., * The ideal software developer will have the capacity to develop web applications using JAVA, JAVAScript, NodeJS, and/or Angular.

 * ServiceNow and Salesforce skills are desirable skill sets to support emerging technology.
 * The developer will work with the overall program team in the design and development of new applications as well as integrating new solutions on existing applications.
 * The candidate will be able to analyze and solve complex application development needs to identify solutions to include potential new tools/technologies.
 * A strong candidate will have commanding knowledge of Javascript software development principles and be energized by the capability to learn and implement new skills.
 * The candidate should be proficient in web application development to include troubleshooting and software upgrades.
 * Products and/or services reside in development, test and production AWS environments.
 * Experience working in a DevOps environment developing within an Agile environment using code delivery mechanisms, such as Maven, Ant, continuous build systems such as Jenkins, Nitro, Git, and code repositories such as Subversion.
 * In this role as a Lead Software Developer, you will mentor and guide the work on a small agile team.
 * We are looking for a strong Software Developer with focus, concentration, as well as patience and versatility to take part in all that is required to get the mission accomplished, to include development and O&M duties., Junit
DevOps
XQuery
Equities
Marklogic
Operations
Governance
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Business Logic
Key Management
System Testing
Data Processing
Custom Software
Ancient History
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Business Requirements
Object-Oriented Design
Angular (Web Framework)
Application Development
SQL (Programming Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Computer Network Operations
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Python (Programming Language)
Service-Oriented Architecture
Software Development Life Cycle
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Resource Description Framework (RDF)
Application Programming Interface (API)
SPARQL Protocol And RDF Query Language (SPARQL)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Software Engineer
Leidos

Bethesda, MD*On-Site

Unix
JIRA
Junit
DevOps
Github
Jenkins
Equities
Scripting
Operations
Automation
Innovation
Purchasing
User Story
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Key Management
System Testing
Katalon Studio
Version Control
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Software Testing
Spring Framework
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Software Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Atlassian Confluence
Signals Intelligence
Bash (Scripting Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Computer Network Operations
Standard Operating Procedure
Scrum (Software Development)
Python (Programming Language)
Software Development Life Cycle
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Google Project Management

Salesforce Developer
Agentic AI Developer
Leidos

Chantilly, VA*On-Site

CI/CD
Planning
Research
Equities
Curiosity
AI Safety
AI Agents
Pipelines
Operations
Leadership
Governance
Innovation
Agentic AI
Scalability
Market Data
RESTful API
Communication
Observability
Cyber Security
Memory Systems
Self-Motivation
Version Control
Problem Solving
Vector Database
Ancient History
Computer Science
Containerization
Docker (Software)
Conversational AI
Security Clearance
Prompt Engineering
Workflow Management
Multi-Agent Systems
Software Engineering
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Modeling
Research And Development
Internet Of Things (IoT)
Cloud-Native Development
Computer Network Operations
Python (Programming Language)
Enterprise Application Software
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
Application Programming Interface (API)
Applications Of Artificial Intelligence
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