Expression of Interest - Software Engineers/Developers - TSPV

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Days

Headspace access

MeQuilibrium access

Professional development opportunities

Impactful national projects

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking Software Engineers and Developers to join the Intelligence support team in Canberra. You will design, build, and support mission-critical software for government and defence programs, working in SecDevOps and modern IT ecosystems.

You should bring a degree in software-related field, experience with REST APIs, containerization, and open-source technologies, and be eligible for Australian citizenship with security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a software-related field.
• Experience with REST API integration and external system integration.
• Experience with open source technologies (NiFi, Kafka, Elastic Stack, Solr).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Jenkins, Git).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and support software solutions.
• Design innovative software solutions to complex problems.
• Participate in/lead agile story mapping and estimation.
• Integrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices.
• Undertake web-focused UI development and UX evolution.
• Research, prototype, and develop new technologies and systems.

Skills

Java

REST API

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (with software experience)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NiFi

Kafka

Elastic (ELK) Stack

Solr

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Software Engineers and Developers to join the Intelligence support team. We support the Australian Government's classified programs with modern IT systems, including mission-critical classified systems that cover a wide breadth of software engineering disciplines.

• Collaborate and innovate with our talented cross-functional and cross-domain teams, developing and supporting compelling software solutions, constantly refining our approach and methods
• Design innovative software solutions to complex problems
• Participate in/lead agile story mapping and estimation
• Integrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices
• Undertake web focused User Interface development and User Experience evolution
• Research, prototype, investigate and develop technologies and systems
• Have the opportunity to lead or contribute to customer demonstrations, engagement and innovation activities and initiatives and business development responses

About You

• A Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (with software engineering experience)
• Experience working on integration with external systems/applications (REST API, integration protocols, JSON/XML)
• Experience using integration and customization of open source technologies (NiFi, Kafka, Elastic (ELK) Stack, Solr)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and technologies and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Jenkins, git)
• Proficient inJava and related open-source frameworks
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV /TSPA security clearance.

What To Expect When You Apply

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.