Software Engineer (SME)

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer (SME) in its Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. The role focuses on building and maintaining robust software and cloud environments, providing operations and maintenance for critical systems.

You will contribute across the full software lifecycle—from estimation and architecture to coding and unit testing, in a DevOps framework. Responsibilities include leading software initiatives with Java, SpringBoot, and Hibernate, implementing

Qualifications

• Extensive Agile/SAFe experience and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Java, Spring, cloud platforms, and software lifecycle delivery.
• Familiarity with testing tools like Junit/Katalon; scripting in Python/Bash.

Responsibilities

• Participates in/directs software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, Hibernate.
• Develops validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon; leverages automated deployment.
• Develop and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging cloud services.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for User Story alignment.
• Support SAFe Agile lifecycle with GitHub, Jenkins, Bash scripting; use JIRA/Confluence.
• Analyze performance and end-to-end tests; coordinate Infrastructure needs.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

SpringBoot

Hibernate

Junit

Katalon

Bash

DevOps

GitHub

Jenkins

Education

Master's degree with 15+ years of experience

Doctorate with 13+ years of experience

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

S3

RDS

EFS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (SME) 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 and directs 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:

• Extensive use and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
• Extensive 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
• Extensive experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
• Extensive experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
• Master's degree with 15 or more years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 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. We look forward to learning more about you.

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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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

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.