Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ArlingtonVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for software solutions using Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React
  • Lead and influence multiple Agile scrum teams, ensuring alignment on architecture, standards, and delivery goals
  • Own and drive complex, cross-team technical initiatives from concept through production
  • Mentor and coach engineers across experience levels, supporting career growth and technical excellence
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for design, implementation, and production issues
  • Partner with engineering managers and product owners on roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution
  • Promote best practices in automated testing, CI/CD, code quality, and secure development
  • Guide teams in leveraging generative AI tools to improve development efficiency and software quality
  • Lead architectural reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making forums
  • Ensure software solutions are scalable, maintainable, performant, and user-centered
  • Incorporate user feedback and operational insights to drive continuous product improvement
  • Contribute hands-on to critical areas of the codebase as needed

Requirements

  • US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of professional software development experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
  • Deep expertise in one or more of Java, Rust, JavaScript, or React
  • Proven experience in technical leadership, team leadership, or staff/lead engineering roles
  • Strong background working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading teams using Jira or similar tools
  • Demonstrated experience driving architecture and solution design across teams
  • Strong experience with automated testing strategies and continuous delivery
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
JavaRustJavaScriptReactautomated testingCI/CDcode qualitysecure developmentarchitecture designsolution design
Soft Skills
technical leadershipteam leadershipmentoringcoachingcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingproblem-solvinguser-centered designcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceSCI clearance