Leidos

Lead Software Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AlexandriaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design, develop, and optimize software systems to meet defined functional and technical requirements.
  • Build application components, APIs, automation features, and ETL pipelines that collect, clean, and transform data from source to destination.
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks and integrate with identity and access management systems, HR data sources, and directory services such as Active Directory and Okta.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, perform rigorous testing and documentation, and deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable software capabilities.
  • Prepare, maintain, and execute a Software Engineering Plan (SWP) for managing all aspects of the System software lifecycle.
  • Establish and operate a SAFE Agile development process, prioritizing product backlog items and scheduling them into specific Agile sprint cycles.
  • Maintain and operate the DevSecOps factory, process, documentation, policies, thresholds, and associated automated DevSecOps pipelines.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Advanced System Administrator roles (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, GCED, or equivalent )
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering and development.
  • Proven experience with Agile software development methodologies, particularly SAFE Agile.
  • Experience with software testing, including unit, regression, security, integration, compliance, performance, and acceptance testing.
  • Experienced developing enterprise software solutions in DoD or Federal environments.
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
  • Experience implementing secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated CI/CD workflows.
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining automation frameworks and integrating with identity and access management systems.
  • Experience developing containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentAPI developmentETL pipelinesautomation frameworksDevSecOpsAgile methodologiessoftware testingcontainerizationCI/CD workflowsdata transformation
Soft Skills
collaborationdocumentationproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizationtestingscalabilityreliabilitymaintainabilityprioritization
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceCASP+CCNP SecurityGCEDDoD 8570/8140 certification