Senior Software Developer - Java

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, delivering cloud-based, scalable flight service and air traffic systems for modernized FAA capabilities. The role operates in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment, focusing on containerized apps and AI-assisted development, with the ability to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

You will collaborate across systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps, and participate in Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s with 6–10 years (Doctorate optional).
• Expert knowledge of Java with substantial hands-on programming experience.
• Web development experience with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Unit testing with JUnit and Mockito.
• RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, XSD.
• Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring Boot.
• Linux experience.
• Git or Subversion experience.
• Experience with IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code).
• Experience in Agile Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software individually and as part of a team in an Agile environment.
• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
• Develop solutions to complex issues affecting multiple areas.
• Actively participate in Agile scrum ceremonies and team activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in lab and operational environments.
• Provide support for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.
• Communicate with internal and client teams.

Skills

Java

React

HTML/CSS/JS

JUnit

Mockito

REST APIs

JSON

XML

XSD

Spring Framework

Spring Security

Spring Boot

Linux

Git

Subversion

IDE tools

Agile/Scrum

Software principles

Communication

Public Trust

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Eclipse

VS Code

Job description

Leidos is seeking Senior Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.

As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing containerized applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a team including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code within an Agile environment.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
• Develop solutions to complex issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
• Actively participate in Agile scrum ceremonies and other related team activities.
• Troubleshoot and participate in the resolution of technical issues in lab and operational environments.
• Provide support as needed for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience. May also possess a Doctorate.
• Expert knowledge of Java with substantial hands‑on programming experience
• Extensive experience with Web development and commonly used front‑end tools and languages (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Extensive experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito
• Significant experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD
• Significant experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
• Significant experience with Linux
• Significant experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion
• Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
• Experience working within the Agile Scrum framework
• Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.)
• Experience with microservices and cloud-based environments
• Knowledge of or experience with Python programming language
• Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
• Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting
• Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB
• Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services

ATMC

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Original Posting:

April 30, 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 $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.