Description
We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for a Mid-Level Software Development Engineer to provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems. As a Software Development Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to build strong systems and software utilizing cloud capabilities and gain agile development experience in support of an Enterprise cybersecurity program.You will participate in and/or direct major deliverables throughout all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. This is a great opportunity for someone who also would like to get a security clearance as they will be processed for a TS/SCI level security clearance.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
Create software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
Develop and deploy proto@types and solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging Infrastructure platform services
Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices
Apply DevOps tools like Ansible, Docker, and Jenkins to support automated deployment and containerization
Directly support deployment of build artifacts across a multitude of customer environments
Leverage tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitLab to track development activities, control source code, and author documentation
Create innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.
Communicate key project data to team members and build team cohesion and effectiveness.
Mentor / assist junior members of the team
Provide input/suggestions on technical approach to the Agile Team Leads
Core Qualifications:
Candidate must have BS degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience with coding in Java, JavaScript (Reacts, Redux, Node JS or similar), Python, and/or Bash desired
Experience in the following areas, and a desire to learn the others:
Linux OS scripting
Database setup and integration, both relational and NoSQL (e.g., Oracle RDBMS, MySQL, CouchDB)
Cloud infrastructure platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure)
DevOps automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Source control and Agile development tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)
Analytics and search engines (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Apache Solr)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience as a member of an agile software development team
Knowledge of software design patterns
Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
Local to DC/Maryland/Virginia
Ability to obtain security clearance
Must be US CITIZENS to be considered for the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with one or more of the following identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) concepts/standards:
LDAP or MS Active Directory
PKI and TLS/SSL
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
SAML
SCIM
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Experience in identity management and governance, to include single sign-on, identity federation, or enterprise directory architecture and design
Experience with container services and orchestration
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate container builds and deployments
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 8, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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 .
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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 .
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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-00173282
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.
