Python Developer

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Python Developer in the Chantilly area for a role within a Leidos-owned company, Kudu Dynamics. The candidate will work on modern software across platforms, collaborating in an Agile Scrum environment and interfacing with data sources and partners.

The position requires US citizenship with TS/SCI or ability to obtain clearable status, plus 4+ years of Python or Golang experience and a BS/related technical degree. Strong Docker, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL skills are expected.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable.
• Four years of experience in a Python or Golang Development role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting).
• Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Proficiency in software development in Python or Golang.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team.
• Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar.
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS).
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application.
• Onboard and managing new users.
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands.
• Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners.
• Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information.
• Understand security restrictions and access requirements.

Skills

Python development

Golang development

Docker & Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

GitLab CI/CD

Agile Scrum

Networking protocols

US Citizenship eligibility

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE

BS/MS in technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Python Developer

Who We Are: Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable


• Four years of experience in a Python or Golang Development role


• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field


• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)


• Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)


• Proficiency in software development in Python or Golang


• Experience with GitLab CI/CD


• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team


• Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar


• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)


• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision


• Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Nice-to-Haves

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance


• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)


• Experience delivering solutions on AWS


• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)


• Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI


• Linux system administration experience

Specific Duties

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application


• Onboard and managing new users


• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands


• Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners


• Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information


• Understand security restrictions and access requirements

Education Requirements

BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience.

Technical Skills

• Expertise with Linux system administration


• Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python/Golang)


• Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)


• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)


• Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure


• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)


• Experience with GitLab CI


• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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

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. 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.

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.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Job Details

Original Posting: July 22, 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.