4 days ago
Bethesda, MD, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$87k - $157k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain Python-based microservices.
- Develop and maintain Elasticsearch integrations for real-time and batch data indexing and querying.
- Lead an application team delivering continuous software enhancements and deployments.
- Manage risks, escalate impediments, and support continuous process improvement.
- Write and execute unit and integration tests for software quality, reliability, and performance.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and software development planning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and operational issues using logging and observability tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field with at least four years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Experience developing software applications with Python.
- Experience with containerization technologies and software development in a Linux environment.
- Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
- Preferred qualifications include familiarity with DGX systems, Elasticsearch certifications or related technology certifications, enterprise-scale production systems, and applications using LLMs or agentic AI.
Benefits
- Work is primarily on-site at the client location in Bethesda, Maryland, with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work.
- The position supports a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract.
About Leidos
Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.