Software Engineer

Leidos LLC; Plyers Mill Estates (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401K with matching

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain software and cloud environments supporting critical systems. You will participate in the full software lifecycle from design to testing within a DevOps framework.

The role emphasizes Java/Spring development, cloud deployment, and collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align user stories with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Agile practices and DevOps environments.
• Java/Spring-based development lifecycle experience.
• Experience with Junit/Katalon and Python/Bash scripting.
• Cloud platforms experience (AWS/Google Cloud/Azure) and cloud data services.
• Proficient with GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Participates in/directs software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, Hibernate.
• Develops validation and testing methods with Junit and Katalon; supports automated deployments.
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions on Commercial Cloud Platforms.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for User Story alignment.
• Support SAFe Agile lifecycle and DevOps tooling usage.

Skills

Java

Spring

Python

Junit/Katalon

Bash

Agile

DevOps

GitHub/Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Unix Bash scripting

AWS/Google Cloud/Azure

Job description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. 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!

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to build strong systems, software, and cloud environments while providing operations and maintenance for critical systems. This role will provide technical expertise in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications. Based in a DevOps framework, this role participates in and/or directs major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participates in and/or directs software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
• Develops software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies.
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging infrastructure platform services.
• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases.
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices, using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting and leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track activities.
• Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs.
• Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong use and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring, C2S and the software development lifecycle, delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages, such as Python and Bash, while working in an Agile development environment.
• Strong experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS).
• Strong experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
• Understanding of the customer's system development policies.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We are not hiring followers. We are 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.

Original Posting: January 22, 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

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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.