Software Engineer

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.

Family Friendly certified workplace.

Work with a world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Software Engineer in Canberra. In this role, you will work in a high-performing team to develop and maintain software components for mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python and experience delivering production systems through the software development lifecycle. You must be an Australian Citizen with an active TSPV security clearance. This position comes with various benefits, and a commitment to a family-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software engineer delivering production systems across the SDLC.
• Familiarity with collaborative workflows.
• Understanding of secure, quality-focused development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of software components.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software components aligned with requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions according to defined requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)

Experience building or integrating APIs/services (REST)

Understanding of Agile and CI/CD

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Development tools (source control, issue tracking)

Job description

Benefits

• Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
• Family Friendly certified workplace.
• Work with a world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a high‑performing engineering delivery team, contributing to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of software components that support mission‑critical and enterprise systems.

You will operate under general direction and be responsible for the reliable execution of assigned software engineering tasks within established engineering, quality, and service management frameworks.

Working within secure and complex environments, you will apply sound software engineering practices to design, build, test, and support maintainable software solutions.

You will collaborate closely with other software engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders to implement solutions in accordance with defined requirements and delivery expectations.

You Will Also

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software components aligned with requirements and standards.
• Contribute across the full SDLC, from planning through deployment support.
• Write secure, maintainable, and testable code using approved tools and frameworks.
• Perform coding, unit testing, and support system integration and deployment activities.
• Apply established patterns, APIs, and integration approaches to build effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine defects, supporting investigations and escalating complex issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to documentation, process improvement, and team knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Bring To Make An Impact

• Relevant degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a software engineer delivering production systems across the SDLC.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#).
• Experience building or integrating APIs/services (REST).
• Familiarity with development tools (source control, issue tracking) and collaborative workflows.
• Understanding of secure, quality‑focused development within structured or enterprise environments (Agile, CI/CD, containers a plus).

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance, accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA.

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.