Software Engineer (SME)

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer ( SME ) to build and maintain secure software and cloud environments within the Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area.

You will contribute across the full SDLC, from design to testing, delivering customer tools and applications. The role emphasizes Agile practices, DevOps, and collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align user stories with mission needs in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Agile practices and DevOps in a C2S environment.
• Strong Java/Spring background and SDLC proficiency.
• Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and cloud data services.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot and Hibernate.
• Develop and validate software, automate deployments and testing.
• Create cloud solutions in Commercial Cloud Platforms.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align User Stories.
• Support DevOps tooling and SAFe Agile practices.
• Analyze performance and end-to-end testing to meet mission needs.
• Apply best practices and SOPs to fulfill customer tech needs.

Skills

Agile practices

Java

Spring

DevOps

Testing

Python

Bash

Junit/Katalon

Cloud platforms

GIT/Jenkins

Education

Master’s degree with 15+ years experience

Doctorate with 13+ years experience

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

JIRA

Confluence

Katalon

Job description

Description

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

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer on this program, you will 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. You will participate in major deliverables through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope estimation, architecture, coding and unit testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or direct software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
• Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon, and use 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 JIRA and Confluence to track activities.
• Analyze (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

• Extensive experience with Agile practices, service‑oriented environments, and development practices.
• Extensive experience with Java, Spring, C2S and the software development lifecycle, delivering within DevOps toolsets/procedures.
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages such as Python and Bash in an Agile development environment.
• Extensive experience in Commercial Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and cloud data services (S3, RDS, EFS).
• Extensive experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Master’s degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience (additional years may substitute for a degree).
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $154,050.00 – $278,475.00. The pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation; additional factors such as responsibilities, experience, and market data may influence the final offer.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.