Expression of Interest - Software Engineers/Developers - TSPV

Leidos LLC; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia seeks 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 systems across government, defence and national security.

We are looking for candidates to design innovative software, participate in agile estimation, implement SecDevOps practices, and contribute to web UI development and prototyping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science or electrical engineering.
• Experience integrating with external systems via REST APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Jenkins, Git).
• Proficient in Java and related open-source frameworks.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NiFi

Kafka

ELK Stack

Solr

Jenkins

Git

Ansible

REST APIs

JSON/XML

Java

Job 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. 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.

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 in Java 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

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• 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.

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 here.

Securing Your Data – Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment and Diversity

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.