Software Engineer

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% match

Flexible Schedules

Technical Upskilling

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Software Engineer (SWE) for its Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will collaborate in Agile teams, design and implement automated test scripts for UI, and work with front-end technologies like React. Seven years of experience with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Ability to write test scripts in Python, preferably using Robot Framework.

Responsibilities

• Test front-end user interfaces to ensure functionality and usability.
• Design and code new automated test scripts to add features.
• Collaborate with developers to validate features in React.

Skills

Front-end development

UI testing

Agile development

Python

React

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Masters degree

Tools

Robot Framework

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (SWE) in our Intelligence Sector's 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Seven or more years related 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.

Original Posting: March 19, 2026

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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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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.