Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to play a dual role in User Interface Development and Full Stack Development within our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) .
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!
This position is eligible for a 25k sign on bonus!
Are you looking for a dynamic and challenging opportunity to support a complex program for the Warfighter? Look no further-this is an exciting time to contribute to a mission-critical initiative with lasting impact.
Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to play a dual role in User Interface (UI) Development and Full Stack Development . This position provides the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize software solutions in an agile environment, leveraging modern technologies to drive impactful results.
The ideal candidate should have strong JavaScript expertise and experience working with modern application stacks , including microservices and cloud-native environments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker .
Responsibilities Include:
User Interface (UI) Development:
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and Systems Engineers to refine system requirements and enhance user experience (UX).
Design and develop intuitive UI components that maximize usability and performance.
Implement React or similar UI frameworks ( Vue, Angular ) to build user-friendly interfaces.
Full Stack Development:
Develop and maintain web services and interfaces that integrate seamlessly with UI components.
Build new product features and APIs, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions.
Contribute to front-end and back-end development processes, optimizing overall system performance.
Perform testing, troubleshoot software, and apply bug fixes to ensure reliability.
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 14 years of software development experience (or 18 years without a degree).
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS .
Front-End Development: Experience with React or similar UI frameworks ( Vue, Angular ), and advanced UI design skills.
Software Engineering: Proven ability to design, optimize, and develop solutions for advanced computing environments .
Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS and modern software engineering principles
Clearance Requirement : Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Desired Experience
Strong Java developer familiar with Selenium Java
Strong UI background/skills
React (preferably, but minimally, a similar framework like Vue or Angular)
JavaScript
TypeScript
CSS
Git
VSCode
WebSockets
Linux (RedHat)
Bonus: PrimeReact, Cesium, Leaflet, UX/Balsamiq, Docker, Kubernetes
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 6, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00173036
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
