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Software Engineer (SME)

Leidos

Reston, VA
Full Time
Senior
149k-269k
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (SME) in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). 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!

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Extensive use and experience in common Agile practices, service-oriented 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.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
  • Understanding of the customer's system development policies.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 15 or more years of relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 or more years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.

Working at Leidos

Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management, emphasizing innovation and national security impact.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 10, 2025
Salary149k-269k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Leidos

Website

leidos.com

Location

Reston, VA

Industry

Engineering Services

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