Base Salary
$131k - $237k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework.
- Shape backend architecture, participate in software programming initiatives, mentor team members, and conduct code reviews.
- Develop and direct software validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon.
- Prototype and deploy solutions within cloud-based platforms using platform services.
- Analyze proof-of-concept, performance, and end-to-end testing results and coordinate infrastructure needs driven by developed software.
- Support the software development lifecycle while coordinating with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters on user story alignment and implementation.
- Document and perform software development activities and deploy build artifacts across environments using GitHub, Jenkins, Python, Bash, and GitFlow constructs.
- Apply software development best practices and create solutions addressing customer technical and mission needs.
Requirements
- In-depth experience with Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and software development practices.
- In-depth experience with Java, the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, design patterns, RESTful APIs, and relational and NoSQL databases.
- In-depth experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets and practices.
- Experience using software testing and performance tools such as JUnit, plus Python and Bash scripting, in an Agile environment.
- In-depth experience developing in commercial cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and using cloud data services such as S3, RDS, and EFS.
- In-depth experience with version control and issue or problem tracking systems.
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
- Preferred experience includes Elasticsearch, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, AWS S3, and SAFe development practices.
Benefits
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting.
- Flexible schedules.
- Discounted stock purchase plans.
- Technical upskilling and education and training support.
- Paid parental leave.
Tech Stack
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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.