Sr. Software Developer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced software developer to support a nationally significant cryptographic key management program in the United States. The role involves implementing robust software solutions, collaborating with an agile development team, and applying best DEVOPS practices. Candidates must have a strong background in languages such as Java and Python and experience in both server-side and UI development.

Applicants are expected to hold a Masters degree with substantial experience or a Doctorate. Additionally, an active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Requires 15-20 years of experience or 13-16 years with a Doctorate.
• Must have development experience with Java and other listed languages.
• Experience with UI development and various web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support a cryptographic key management program.
• Perform software development as part of an agile team.
• Analyze and resolve complex software issues.

Skills

Java

Python

C/C++

SQL

SOAP

WSDL

User Interface development

XHTML

XML

Linux

Agile practices

Education

Masters degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

Eclipse

Jenkins

Postgres

Oracle

Tomcat

WebLogic

JBoss

Job description

Responsibilities

You will support a nationally significant and fast‑paced cryptographic key management program. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments.

Additionally, the program is using Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Leidos is the prime contractor providing system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support. This new program is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities over the coming three years while continuing to support an on‑going mission and operational system.

You will perform software development activities as a member of an agile development team. Development includes the full range of turning agile stories into implementable concepts, through development, testing, and deployment of the new capabilities in this complex system.

Following the BDD pattern, our developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DEVOPS automation and, where appropriate, use of test automation commercial tools.

There are a range of opportunities for server‑side business logic implementation as well as client web application and user interface (UI) development. Java, Python, embedded C/C++, Java cryptographic framework, XML, web UI and special purpose device programming opportunities are available.

You will be responsible for analyzing and resolving highly complex software issues related to multiple aspects and components of the system; collaborate with other experts within the program and in the user community to design, develop, and debug existing software, and to design and develop enhancements that incorporate new capabilities into various components of the existing systems; provide technical leadership for software development activities as a member of an agile team and will actively participate in program increment planning and related team activities.

You will perform high‑level software development functions including design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs; analyze system requirements and develop and maintain software infrastructures using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.

You will be responsible for using sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable, including providing software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process; work with other Software Engineers and System Engineers in resolving complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple facets of the system.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree with 15 – 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 – 16 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must have demonstrated development experience with Java. Specific experience with one or more of the following: Java/JEE, Python, C/C++, SQL, SOAP, WSDL, WADL.
• Experience with User Interface development, knowledge of databases and structures, and/or experience working with XHTML, HTML, XML, XSLT.
• Experience developing on Windows, and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Java, Python, PERL, PowerShell, VBS, Eclipse, Postgres, Oracle, Jenkins on a Windows platforms.
• Must have a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team in a fast‑moving environment.

Security Clearance Requirement

Must have possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following: JEE, SQL, application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss), scripting; experience with high level requirements management including requirements decomposition, secure systems engineering and development, trade‑off analysis, interface control, and testing and continuous integration.
• 5+ years of experience in software development on Agile teams using Agile Developer practices such as Pair Programming, TDD, Refactoring, and ATDD.
• Experience with FITNesse, Mockito, Cucumber, Unified Functional Tester (UFT), Selenium.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Secure Software development (i.e., Layer 7 Policy).
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe Agilest Certification, or experience as a member of an agile team.

Pay Range

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

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.