Description
The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking a Software Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of software products written primarily in Java, Rust and JavaScript, while playing a key role in guiding Agile scrum teams and driving technical solutions from concept through delivery.
You will work closely with product management, UX, and other engineering leaders to deliver high-quality, user-focused software through continuous delivery, with a strong emphasis on automated testing, feedback, and iterative improvement.
This position does allow the ability to telework, but the chosen candidate must be within a reasonable driving distance to either Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA. In addition, the chosen candidate must be able to be on site when asked.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design, development, and maintenance of software solutions using Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React
Drive end-to-end technical solutions, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment
Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable designs
Build and enhance user-facing features using React, as well as backend services and APIs
Champion automated testing, code quality, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
Leverage generative AI tools to improve developer productivity, testing, and documentation where appropriate
Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote best practices across the team
Facilitate or actively contribute to Agile ceremonies using Jira (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback to improve software functionality, usability, and performance
Identify technical risks and drive solutions that balance speed, quality, and maintainability
Basic Qualifications:
US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of professional software development experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong experience with Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React, or deep expertise in several with the ability to lead across the full stack
Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading or guiding scrum teams
Experience driving technical solutions and making architecture or design decisions
Proficiency with Jira or similar Agile project management tools
Strong background in automated testing (unit, integration, and/or end-to-end)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices
Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
Experience building cloud-based or distributed systems
Experience using AI-assisted development tools in production environments
Understanding of usability, accessibility, and user-centered design principles
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on impactful software products delivered continuously to users
A collaborative team environment that values learning, feedback, and improvement
Support for modern development practices, automation, and emerging tools
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
February 20, 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 .
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.
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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.
