Lead Software Developer

Quest Oracle Community; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join an agile team in Northern Virginia. The role emphasizes cloud-based development using Java, JavaScript, and NodeJS with AWS, DevOps practices, and modern tooling.

Experience with ServiceNow/Salesforce is valued, and mentoring responsibilities are included. Applicants should hold an active TS/SCI with a polygraph and a relevant degree with extensive related experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years related experience OR Master’s with 10+ years OR 16 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with AWS cloud providers.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, Python, SQL, PHP.
• Experience with Spring/ Spring Boot and Angular.
• Experience with Salesforce, Git, Linux, REST APIs, Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications using Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, and/or Angular.
• Support ServiceNow and Salesforce as needed.
• Design and develop new applications and integrate solutions in existing ones.
• Analyze complex development needs and identify tool/technology solutions.
• Mentor and guide a small agile team in a DevOps/ Agile environment.
• Maintain and upgrade web applications across development, test, and production AWS environments.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Cloud experience

Java

JavaScript

Bash

Python

SQL

PHP

Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

16 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AWS

Salesforce

Git

Linux

REST API

Jira

Confluence

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Kubernetes

ELK (Elastic Search-Logstash-Kibana)

GitHub

LDAP

Containers

Oracle

Job description

Leidos is in need of a software application developer to support a dynamic and exciting software development program. The position will part of a team of application developers supporting multiple projects, which include high profile visibility projects offering technical learning opportunities. These projects are all within the cloud and support multiple mission partners. The ideal candidate will have AWS experience developing for the cloud to include complete secure cloud integrations, optimizing cloud connectivity, and managed cloud services. This position is located in Northern Virginia and does not require travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The ideal software developer will have the capacity to develop web applications using JAVA, JAVAScript, NodeJS, and/or Angular.
• ServiceNow and Salesforce skills are desirable skill sets to support emerging technology.
• The developer will work with the overall program team in the design and development of new applications as well as integrating new solutions on existing applications.
• The candidate will be able to analyze and solve complex application development needs to identify solutions to include potential new tools/technologies.
• A strong candidate will have commanding knowledge of Javascript software development principles and be energized by the capability to learn and implement new skills.
• The candidate should be proficient in web application development to include troubleshooting and software upgrades.
• Products and/or services reside in development, test and production AWS environments.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment developing within an Agile environment using code delivery mechanisms, such as Maven, Ant, continuous build systems such as Jenkins, Nitro, Git, and code repositories such as Subversion.
• In this role as a Lead Software Developer, you will mentor and guide the work on a small agile team.
• We are looking for a strong Software Developer with focus, concentration, as well as patience and versatility to take part in all that is required to get the mission accomplished, to include development and O&M duties.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of relatable experience OR Masters and at least 10 years of relatable experience OR 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Cloud Providers: AWS
• Experience with Languages: Java, JavaScript, Bash, Python, SQL, PHP
• Experience with Frameworks: Spring / Spring Boot, Angular
• Experience with Other: Salesforce, Git, Linux, Rest API, Scrum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud Providers: Azure
• Experience with Languages: XML, JSON, YAML, SQL
• Experience with Frameworks: ExtJS
• Experience with Other: ServiceNow, AI/LL, GitHub, LDAP, Elastic Search-Logstash-Kibana (ELK), CloudFormation, Puppet, Jenkins, Rundeck, Nagios, Oracle, Containers, Jira, Confluence, Agile knowledge with the ability to manage workloads

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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:

September 1, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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.