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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (SME) - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Salary:** $154,050.0 - $278,475.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Unix, Signals Intelligence, Computer Programming, DevOps, Github, Hibernate (Java), Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control, Katalon Studio, Jenkins - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86063287/1 ## About the Role * Extensive use and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices * Extensive experience with Java, Spring, C2S and the software development lifecycle, delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices * Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages, such as Python and Bash, while working in an Agile development environment * Extensive experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS) * Extensive experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems * Master's degree with 15 or more years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. * To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies * Understanding of the customer's system development policies. ## Description Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (SME) in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. 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!, As a Software Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to build strong systems, software, and cloud environments while providing operations and maintenance for critical systems. This role will provide technical expertise in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications. Based in a DevOps framework, this role participates in and/or directs major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing., * Participates in and/or directs software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate. * Develops and directs software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies * Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging infrastructure platform services * Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases * Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices, using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting and leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track activities * Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs. * Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)