Senior Software Engineer - 25K Sign on Bonus

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

11 holidays

401K with match

Flexible schedules

Education & training

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SWE) in the Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). You will contribute to security engineering, mission software, SIGINT, and cryptographic key management, with opportunities to work on front-end UI testing and back-end integration.

The role requires experience with React, Java, C++, Python, and Robot Framework, plus an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Agile teamwork and ongoing quality assurance will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; 14+ years of SWE experience may substitute.
• Experience with front-end testing and UI automation; knowledge of React/Java/C++ is a plus.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Test front-end user interfaces for functionality and usability.
• Write and maintain automated UI tests using Robot Framework (Python).
• Design, code, and modify automated test scripts for new features.
• Debug and fix defects in existing automated tests.
• Collaborate with developers to validate features in React and front-end libraries.
• Support integration of UI components with back-end services written in Java and/or C++.
• Participate in Agile teams; contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Document test cases, results, and QA processes.
• Explore other front-end automation tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

UI testing

Front-end development

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

14+ years of SWE experience (substitution for degree)

Tools

Robot Framework

React

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer (SWE) in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $25,000.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for:

• Test front-end user interfaces to ensure functionality and usability.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts for UI verification using tools such as Robot Framework (Python).
• Design and code new automated test scripts or modify existing ones to add new features.
• Debug existing automated test scripts and correct defects.
• Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and validate features in React and related front-end libraries.
• Support integration of UI components with back-end services written in Java and/or C++.
• Participate in Agile development teams, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Document test cases, results, and processes to support ongoing quality assurance.
• Explore and apply other front-end automation tools as appropriate to improve efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Masters Degrees may count toward experience requirements
• 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end development and/or UI testing.
• Familiarity with React, Java, and/or C++.
• Ability to write test scripts in Python (Robot Framework experience strongly preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with Robot Framework for UI automation.
• Exposure to other front‑end automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
• Knowledge of modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

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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.

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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