Sr Software Developer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace is looking for a Sr. Software Developer to support the FAA in developing software applications for the National Airspace System. In this role, you will leverage your SQL expertise and work with cloud solutions to analyze and transform FAA data into actionable insights. The position requires strong communication skills and experience in software development and configuration management tools.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 6-10 years.
• Proficient in SQL and/or Nifi development tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications and cloud solutions.
• Support modular integration of programs/systems.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the system design lifecycle.

Skills

SQL

Communication

Cloud Solutions

Software Configuration Management

Education

BS degree

Masters degree

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

AWS

SharePoint

Job description

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Sr. Software Developer to support the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Office of Performance Analysis, Data Integration, and Modeling Group. The role involves leveraging your expertise in SQL to review and develop software applications related to the operation and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS). This includes implementing innovative methodologies, processes, architectures, and technologies to transform FAA raw data into meaningful and actionable information for business decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

You will assist AJR-G in developing software applications and cloud solutions for existing databases. You will also support the development of a shared platform for modular integration of programs/systems. Provide technical and subject matter expertise, along with program management support for system design and analysis throughout the lifecycle. Other related duties may be assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 6-10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may substitute for degree requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Solid experience with SQL and/or Nifi development tools.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket for software configuration management.
• Familiarity with Jira for workflow management.
• Knowledge of FAA’s Knowledge Services Network (KSN) and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of FAA SWIM data sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing 24/7 operational systems.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of containerization for software components.

Original Posting: June 16, 2025

For U.S. positions, the job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after posting.

Pay Range: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee. Compensation factors include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other legal considerations.