Lead Software Developer - Java

Leidos • Ashburn, MN

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking Lead Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. The work contributes to the FAA’s modernization of legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms intended to improve safety and operational efficiency, particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. The role delivers safety-critical flight services to the pilot community by integrating globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities in a regulated environment.

As part of a Scaled Agile software development organization, the developer designs and implements software solutions independently while collaborating with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is developing containerized applications in an Agile/SAFe environment. The position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 2–6 years of experience.
• Significant experience with Java.
• Significant experience with React.
• Experience with web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Significant experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and XSD.
• Experience with the Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Experience with common development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse and VS Code.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development workflows and tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Experience with cloud-based systems.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
• Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform high-quality work independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to obtain an SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Agile/SAFe practices.
• Knowledge of or experience with Python.
• Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML.
• Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB.
• Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services (ATMC).

Responsibilities

• Write, test, debug, and maintain source code individually and as part of a team in an Agile environment.
• Develop solutions to complex issues.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, Release Planning, and other related team activities.
• Write and execute unit and functional tests.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve technical issues in laboratory and operational environments.
• Provide support as needed to system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior