Senior Software DevOps Architect for TFDM Modernization

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Software DevOps Developer to lead modernization of the FAA TFDM platform. The role sits in Gaithersburg, MD with a hybrid schedule—three days in the office, two days remote—and requires deep DevOps, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and AI-assisted development expertise.

Key technologies include Java/C++, Python, GitLab/ArgoCD, Docker, AWS, CloudFormation/Terraform, and IaC. Travel up to 25% to airports nationwide is expected as TFDM deployments occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of full lifecycle development experience.
• 7+ years supporting GitOps/DevOps/DevSecOps.
• 7+ years of software development in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with AI‑Leveraged Development tools and practices.
• Experience in Agile software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and implement next-generation applications using modern DevOps practices.
• Provide hands‑on experience developing customer integration for enterprise CI/CD architecture.
• Provide architectural oversight for development, testing, security, and deployments.
• Mentor in SOA, security, CI/CD, containerization, and UX considerations.
• Investigate and repair defects across CI/CD, front‑end, and back end components.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

DevOps

GitOps

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

GitLab

ArgoCD

Docker

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

Leidos seeks a Principal Software DevOps Developer to lead modernization of the FAA TFDM platform. The role sits in Gaithersburg, MD with a hybrid schedule—three days in the office, two days remote—and requires deep DevOps, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and AI-assisted development expertise.

Key technologies include Java/C++, Python, GitLab/ArgoCD, Docker, AWS, CloudFormation/Terraform, and IaC. Travel up to 25% to airports nationwide is expected as TFDM deployments occur.