Lead Software Developer

LeidosGaithersburg, MD
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X™ SkyLine-X™ provides an array of advanced air traffic management capabilities to improve aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency across the world’s airspace.

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Proficiency in Python and Qt is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Roo Code, or similar) to improve development efficiency and code quality
  • Strong ability to evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated code, including identifying logical errors, edge cases, and security considerations
  • Solid understanding of software design principles, debugging techniques, testing methodologies, and code quality practices
  • Experience participating in code reviews and contributing to team development standards
  • Ability to work independently on moderately complex tasks and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
  • Demonstrated initiative in improving development workflows, tools, and practices, including the adoption of AI-assisted techniques

Nice To Haves

  • Experience helping define or standardize AI-assisted development practices within a team or project
  • Experience integrating AI tools into development pipelines, testing frameworks, or documentation processes
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and validating AI-generated code in regulated or mission-critical environments
  • Prior experience mentoring junior developers or onboarding new team members

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software components both independently and as a key contributor within a SW team
  • Actively participate in SW planning, estimation, statusing, and technical discussions, providing input on design and implementation approaches
  • Analyze system and subsystem requirements and translate them into robust software designs using sound engineering principles
  • Lead implementation of moderately complex features, ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, efficient, and aligned with system architecture
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance productivity across coding, debugging, testing, and documentation
  • Exercise strong technical judgment in evaluating AI-generated outputs, identifying subtle defects, edge cases, performance issues, and security risks
  • Develop, standardize, and promote effective prompting strategies and AI-assisted development workflows within the team
  • Contribute to and help enforce best practices for responsible AI usage, including code validation, traceability, and compliance with project and security standards
  • Perform code reviews, providing constructive feedback on both human- and AI-generated code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues and support integration and system-level testing activities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and team efficiency, including integration of AI capabilities into workflows

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
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