Software Developer

Leidos Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Software Developer to support NGA GEOINT missions. You will code, integrate, and debug software artifacts, write validation tests, and assist with unit testing using Python, Java Spring, and related frameworks. Strong background in cloud services and geospatial technologies is preferred.

Candidates should hold a BS in a related field (or higher) and possess strong communication skills, with experience in SOA/Web services, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Code, develop, integrate, and debug software artifacts.
• Write validation tests against existing baselines to ensure code integrity during Agile development.
• Assist with unit testing.
• Program in Python, Java Spring, or related frameworks.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Typescript

Bash

Spring/Gradle/OpenJDK

React/Node

AWS cloud

GitLab

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Communication skills

Education

BS in Information Systems / IT / Computer Science

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

PostgreSQL

Amazon RDS

OpenJDK

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Developer to help enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will involve coding, developing, integrating, and debugging software artifacts; writing validation tests against existing baselines to ensure integrity of the code during Agile development efforts; assisting with unit testing; programming; and developing in Python, Java Spring, or other frameworks. Other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services).
• Experience with GNU based compilers
• Experience programming in C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash
• Experience developing in the following frameworks: Spring/Gradle/OpenJDK, React/Node
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with relational and non-relational database systems such as Amazon RDS, Postgres
• Strong experience coding in Python
• Experience using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and resource management
• Experience using Docker to package and run applications
• Experience with Web-related protocols and technologies, such as web servers, HTTP, SSL
• Familiar with AWS/Cloud technologies
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

#NSBA

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.

August 12, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.