Software Engineer 25k Sign on Bonus!

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer in the National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The role focuses on security engineering, CNO, mission software, and cryptographic key management, with a sign-on bonus and extensive benefits.

Candidates should have TS/SCI with polygraph and a Bachelor's in CS or related field. Primary duties include analyzing requirements, debugging, designing, coding, and integrating software into various environments.

Qualifications

• Seven years of SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; four years additional SWE experience may substitute for degree.
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or environments.
• Develop data queries for databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.

Skills

Software development

Cloud AWS

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Big data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitLab

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) 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

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• 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.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency designing and developing cloud applications in an AWS environment
• Python development experience
• Demonstrated experience developing applications in a Linux environment
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS and enterprise DevOps tools (e.g., Git, GitLab)
• Hands on experience developing microservices and event driven architectures
• Working knowledge and understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) technologies
• Working knowledge and demonstrated project experience developing solutions for big data platforms

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.

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.

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.