Lead Software Developer – Cloud Flight Systems

Leidos LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Lead Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting modern, cloud-native flight service systems.

The role emphasizes containerized applications, Agile/SAFe practices, and collaboration with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. US citizenship and Public Trust readiness are required conditions for this government-focused program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science or related field as stated.
• Experience with Java, React and web development tools.
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Linux, version control (Git/Subversion), and IDEs.
• Familiarity with unit testing (JUnit/Mockito) and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop software individually and in teams within an Agile/SAFe setup.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain source code across cloud-based platforms.
• Participate in stand‑ups, planning, and issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Create unit and functional tests and support system engineering and DevSecOps teams.

Skills

Java

React

Web development

Unit testing

RESTful APIs

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Cloud

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Git

Subversion

Eclipse

VS Code

Spring Framework

Spring Security

Spring Boot

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

Leidos is seeking Lead Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting modern, cloud-native flight service systems.

The role emphasizes containerized applications, Agile/SAFe practices, and collaboration with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. US citizenship and Public Trust readiness are required conditions for this government-focused program.