1 day ago
Base Salary
$131k - $237k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop microservices forming the L-CAP automation platform.
- Translate system designs into robust, scalable software implementations with architects.
- Implement RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations within a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture.
- Integrate relational and NoSQL databases while ensuring data consistency and performance.
- Perform profiling, benchmarking, performance tuning, optimization, and latency analysis for distributed services.
- Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across services, APIs, and infrastructure layers.
- Create technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and runbooks.
- Participate in SAFe/Agile ceremonies, PI planning, and backlog refinement.
- Maintain interface stability and backward compatibility while modernizing legacy ATC software into cloud-native service implementations.
- Adopt AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, quality, and delivery velocity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 12 years of experience; a completed master’s degree may account for two additional years of experience.
- Production software development proficiency in Java or C++.
- Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with relational databases including PostgreSQL and Oracle, and NoSQL databases including MongoDB and Cassandra.
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with performance engineering, interface stability, API versioning, and modernization of legacy software into service-oriented or microservice implementations.
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe frameworks and iterative delivery.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully complete required government background investigations.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Preferred qualifications include Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Terraform, Ansible, domain-driven design, data mesh patterns, aviation or defense experience, safety-critical or real-time distributed systems experience, and AI-assisted development tools.
Benefits
- Hybrid work requires 3 days onsite and 2 days from home for candidates within commuting distance of Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
- Candidates outside the stated commuting areas may be considered for a 100% remote role.
- The position supports mission-critical national air traffic infrastructure in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
Tech Stack
AnsibleApache CassandraApache KafkaAWSAzureC++DockerGitJavaKubernetesMongoDBPostgreSQLPythonRabbitMQTerraform
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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.