Lead Software Engineer, Data & DevSecOps

Leidos LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to advance a secure, highly automated cloud platform in Arlington, VA. You will guide database modernization, DevSecOps, and cross‑team collaboration across federal security programs.

You will lead architecture, implement secure APIs and data pipelines, and drive Agile, CI/CD, and governance practices in a high‑trust environment with mission critical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 12+ years of experience leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
• 10+ years hands‑on experience in Oracle, SQL Server, Java, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps

Responsibilities

• Engineer and architect the database architecture to support modernization initiatives
• Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Ansible and Bitbucket/Gitlab
• Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls
• Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Database architecture

Cloud technologies

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Agile

Full SDLC

Java

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform

Bitbucket

PSSQL

Job description

Join the team transforming secure cloud operations for the future. We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Technical Lead to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) in Arlington, VA. This effort is building a modern Secure Web Service (SWS) operation on a cutting‑edge, highly automated platform designed to support a rapidly expanding customer base. In this role, you’ll help drive CESO’s migration to a high‑security cloud environment, delivering key capabilities such as network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration. If you’re ready to make an impact on a mission‑critical DISA program and work with a team shaping the next generation of secure enterprise services, This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engineering Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
• Engineer and architect the database architecture to support modernization initiatives
• Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical delivery plans and sprint goals
• Develop, maintain, and evolve a modernized database architecture aligned to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption
• Design, implement, and test database architecture solutions that improve scalability, resilience, security, and performance
• Re‑engineer and transition legacy databases to modernized architectures while enabling coexistence across on‑premises and cloud ecosystems
• Gather, define, and refine database and reporting requirements for internal and external users
• Maintain enterprise architecture documentation and technical artifacts, including data models, SOPs, installation guides, and related engineering documentation
• Lead development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured)
• Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Ansible and Bitbucket/Gitlab.
• Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and security controls
• Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Define and drive long‑term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross‑domain issues
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development
• Organizational & Technical Leadership Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams
• People Management & Leadership Development Lead, manage, and develop senior engineers and technical teams
• People Management & Leadership Development Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth
• People Management & Leadership Development Build and sustain a high‑performing, inclusive engineering culture
• People Management & Leadership Development Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision‑making
• Delivery & Execution Own delivery outcomes across Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality
• Delivery & Execution Partner with product and business stakeholders to align road‑maps, priorities, and execution
• Delivery & Execution Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira
• Delivery & Execution Balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform and technical investments
• Delivery & Execution Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration Act as a key engineering representative in cross‑functional and leadership discussions
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and operations

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps;
• Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform.
• Hands‑on full‑SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a high op‑temp, top secret environment.
• Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software.
• Experience with the following technologies: Gradle PowerShell Java Full Stack Oracle 19c Apache HTTP Apache Tomcat Webservices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners.
• Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy‑to‑modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Experience in high‑availability, mission‑critical, or large‑scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.
• Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.
• Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross‑functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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