Sr. Software Engineer TS/SCI Polygraph HANOVER

Leidos Inc; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Educational support

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Hanover, Maryland is seeking a Software Engineer to support our Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The successful candidate will have a robust background in Java/Spring applications and work on developing modern software solutions for national security.

With a rich benefits package including Paid Time Off, 401K matching, and educational support, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute in the field of security engineering.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of eight years of software engineering experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java/Spring applications.
• Design and implement backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java/Spring development

RESTful APIs

Database management

Linux development

SQL and relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java/Spring applications supporting:
• A web-based user interface for creating and managing metadata specifications, including attributes and valid values
• A database solution for storing specifications
• RESTful services enabling programmatic access to specifications
• Design and implement backend services and APIs
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain database schemas, queries, and integrations
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment activities, and operational readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and system integrators
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph up front (no sponsorship available)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, for a total of twelve (12) years of experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with modern Java and Spring/Spring Boot development
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and JSON-based web services
• Strong SQL and relational database experience, including PostgreSQL or equivalent technologies
• Experience working in Linux development environments

Desired Qualifications

• Java/J2EE application development
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• PostgreSQL and SQL database design
• User interface design, development, and testing
• REST, XML, and JSON web services
• Linux-based systems
• Docker and Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Task tracking and ticketing systems such as JIRA or Redmine
• Clear, professional communication of technical ideas, status, and issues to both peers and management

Benefits

Competitive benefits include 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.

Pay Range

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.