Mid-Level Software Engineer
About the role
Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions that support GEOINT mission needs.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support GEOINT mission needs.
- Participate in agile development sprints and contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Build and maintain secure, containerized applications using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Develop RESTful APIs and user-facing interfaces with modern tools like React, Node.js, Flask, or Spring Boot.
- Collaborate with mission users and product managers to refine requirements and improve user experience.
- Support DevSecOps pipelines and ensure code meets security and accreditation standards.
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
- Resolve various tasks as prioritized by the team product owner.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a Polygraph examination.
- Proficiency with web technologies including HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, and REST APIs.
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Advanced programming skills in Go.
- Experience with front-end and back-end frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte.
- Knowledge of cloud development technologies such as AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Experience with operating systems such as Windows, Linux.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards.
- Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and agile collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS (C2S or GovCloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with secure coding practices and government system accreditation processes (e.g., RMF, STIGs).
- Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.
Qualifications
- Frontend Web Development: UI/UX.
- NoSQL Database: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.
- Specific AWS Services: S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation and RDS.
- Experience working on a customer contract or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Familiarity with geospatial tools and standards: GeoServer, PostGIS, OGC APIs, ESRI ArcGIS.
- Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Security+, SAFe Practitioner or similar.
Benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. Details on pay and benefits can be found on the company website.
Schedule
The position may be performed in multiple locations including Gaithersburg, MD, Alexandria, VA, Chantilly, VA, Englewood, CO, and St. Louis, MO. The program’s primary work location is Gaithersburg, MD.
Leidos Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Leidos is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to our mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.