Sr. Software Engineer

Leidos has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems to include middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables., Specifically, we are looking for a skilled Python developer to join our team to build and maintain scalable microservices that interface with Kafka for real-time messaging and Elasticsearch for data indexing and search. You’ll deploy and monitor your services in a Kubernetes environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing reliable, observable, and secure systems. Our client’s overall mission is to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems.

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. \n

• \n Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph \n

• \n Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask). \n

• \n Experience with containerization, especially with Docker \n

• \n Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) \n

• \n Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash-like scripting \n

• \n Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture \n

• \n Hands-on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services \n

• \n Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles \n

• \n Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews) \n

• \n Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins, Strong verbal and written communication skills