Software Application Developer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a software applications developer to join a dynamic team delivering cloud-based solutions for multiple projects. The role emphasizes AWS, Salesforce, and ServiceNow integration, with opportunities to learn emerging technologies and contribute to DevOps in an Agile setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience with Java and Node, and familiarity with REST APIs and serverless AWS services.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required or of high clearance potential.
• Experience with Salesforce Development – Platform or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end frameworks (Angular, Vue, React).
• Experience with Python, Java and/or Node; REST API development.
• Experience in serverless development and AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git) and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications using Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, and/or Angular.
• Support Salesforce and ServiceNow integrations and development.
• Collaborate with the program team to design and integrate new solutions.
• Analyze complex requirements and propose new tools/technologies.
• Work in AWS environments across development, test, and production.

Skills

AWS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

NodeJS

Angular

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Ant

Subversion

CloudFormation

CDK

Docker

Job description

Description

Leidos is in need of a software applications developer to support a dynamic and exciting software development program. This position will be part of a team of application developers supporting multiple projects, which include high profile high visibility projects offering technical learning opportunities. Most of our projects are all within the cloud and support multiple mission partners. The ideal candidate will have AWS experience developing for the cloud to include complete secure cloud integrations, optimizing cloud connectivity, and managed cloud services.

The selected candidate will be joining a team working on a high priority Salesforce project and expected to come up to speed as quickly as possible.

• ServiceNow and Salesforce skills are desirable skill sets to support emerging technology.
• The developer will work with the overall program team in the design and development of new applications as well as integrating new solutions on existing applications.
• The candidate will be able to analyze and solve complex application development needs to identify solutions to include potential new tools/technologies.
• The candidate should be proficient in web application development to include troubleshooting and software upgrades.
• Products and/or services reside in development, test and production AWS environments.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment developing within an Agile environment using code delivery mechanisms, such as Maven, Ant, continuous build systems such as Jenkins, Nitro, Git, and code repositories such as Subversion.

Primary Responsibilities

• The ideal software developer will have the capacity to develop web applications using Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, and/or Angular.
• ServiceNow and Salesforce skills are desirable skill sets to support emerging technology.
• The developer will work with the overall program team in the design and development of new applications as well as integrating new solutions on existing applications.
• The candidate will be able to analyze and solve complex application development needs to identify solutions to include potential new tools/technologies.
• A strong candidate will have commanding knowledge of JavaScript software development principles and be energized by the capability to learn and implement new skills.
• The candidate should be proficient in web application development to include troubleshooting and software upgrades.
• Products and/or services reside in development, test and production AWS environments.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment developing within an Agile environment using code delivery mechanisms, such as Maven, Ant, continuous build systems such as Jenkins, Nitro, Git, and code repositories such as Subversion.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered
• Highly desired for candidates to have Salesforce Development – Platform experience or a willingness to learn/get training on Salesforce quickly.
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end frameworks including Angular, Vue, and React
• Experience with Python, Java and/or Node
• Experience with Rest API development
• Experience with Serverless Application Development
• Working knowledge of AWS services, specifically: RDS (MySQL), DynamoDB, Lambda, and Open Search
• Working knowledge of Automation Tools, specifically: Cloud Formation, Jenkins, and CDK
• Comfortable operating in a Linux development environment
• Comfortable utilizing VSCode
• Excited about tackling unfamiliar tech stacks and adapting quickly to new tools and challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Development – Platform
• Apex experience
• Lighting web components
• Process automation
• ServiceNow Development/Administration
• Docker Container experience
• Experience developing in PHP or the willingness to learn PHP
• Experience developing HTML views with CSS

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Pay Range

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.