Application Developer (SWE-2)

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with a 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks an Application Developer to join a high-impact team advancing Security Engineering, CNO, mission software, SIGINT and cryptographic key management. The role focuses on designing, developing and deploying end-to-end technical solutions that deliver immediate operational value to mission workflows, collaborating with mission stakeholders, data scientists and analysts.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of development experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Python, PySpark, Java, Javascript; solid experience with Elasticsearch and Git.

Responsibilities

• Mission-focused: build user-facing applications, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.
• Develop end-to-end applications integrating front-end with back-end services to support analyst workflows.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders, data scientists and analysts to capture requirements and deliver impact.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes and data repositories as part of the stack.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Java

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Elasticsearch

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

XKS

Mission Data Repositories

GM

LABBENCH

PRESSUREWAVE

Elasticsearch

Git repositories

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. Click here to learn more about how this program Delivers Mission Success!

Seeking a motivated Application Developer to join the Eurasia & Western Hemisphere mission. The Developer will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, data scientists, and analysts to capture requirements then design, develop and deploy end-to-end technical solutions that deliver immediate operational impact to mission workflows.

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: By working within the cloud environment and customer specific data repositories, create user-facing applications, develop and maintain RESTful APIs, incorporate data visualizations, and establish CI/CD pipelines for secure deployment. Successful solutions will deliver immediate operational value to the analysts.
• Technical Proficiency: Develop end-to-end applications that integrate front-end U/I with back-end services to support analyst workflows. Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant development experience or equivalent. Proficiency with Python, PySpark, Java, Javascript; solid experience with XKS, Mission Data Repositories, GM, LABBENCH, PRESSUREWAVE, Elasticsearch, Git repositories.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Docker, Kubernetes, collection cycle, database queries.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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.

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

July 28, 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.