Application Developer (SWE-2)

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

401K with match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Upskilling and training

Education support

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Application Developer for the Intel Sector in Fort Meade, MD. You will build analytics tools, prototype solutions with data scientists, and help operationalize data science in a secure mission environment.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java, Python, and PySpark. Leidos offers competitive benefits, PTO, education support, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant development experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java, Python, and PySpark is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom analytics and tools to support mission requirements at scale.
• Collaborate with data scientists and end users to prototype, develop, test, and deploy analytics.
• Work within customer’s architecture using big data technologies and ML fundamentals.

Skills

Jupyter Notebooks

Java

Python

PySpark

Agile methodologies

Big data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Gitlab

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Application Developer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary:

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. To learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

Seeking a motivated application developer to create custom analytics to perform at scale. The software engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop innovative analytic tools to further discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges, then deliver innovative solutions focused on operationalizing data science.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Mission Focus: Work directly with data scientists as well as mission analysts to solve the most demanding strategic problems; perform software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, deploy and maintain tools and tradecraft into the customer’s corporate architecture.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Jupyter Notebooks, GM, Java, Python, PySpark. Experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and use of big data. Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and data analysis. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Gitlab; familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant development experience or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Experience with software development processes (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming. Experience with Data Science, AI/ML, and using Large Language Models (LLMs).

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –

Careers.leidos.com

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 6, 2026

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:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.