Senior Software Developer - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Leidos • Reston, VA

157d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos seeks a Software Engineer to lead the creation of new software capabilities within a matrixed research and development organization. This position will be responsible for designing and developing browser-based applications, backend data ETL, 3D modeling, and AI integration. This position requires advanced knowledge (at least 12 years) of computer science, application development, requirements collection, system design, data analysis, test, simulation, and verification of software simulation or decision systems. A successful applicant will be able to write various coding languages (for example: Java, C++, Python, R, JavaScript, HTML), construct enterprise solutions using multi-level architectures, containerization, cloud services, database systems, and COTS integration (for example: JBoss, Tomcat, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker). A successful applicant will also need to mentor and lead teams of other subject matter experts, guiding and teaching junior and mid-level resources in the process of defining new systems to achieve specific research and development goals. This software development position leads activities and performs them. It is a critical role within multiple active R&D projects. The focus of this position is on the creation of new, novel, and imaginative approaches to solving difficult analytical, modeling, and engineering challenges within the government problem domain.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or relevant systems or science discipline and 12+ years of experience or Masters degree and 10+ years of experience.
• 3+ years' experience in the intelligence and/or DoD communities.
• 5+ years' experience with software development.
• 5+ years' Java experience, building HTML/JavaScript user interfaces.
• 3+ years' experience delivering tools or solutions to end users.
• 3+ years' experience with detailed Agent-Based simulations.
• Ability to conceive of, prototype, and present new analytic tools.
• Capability to execute ETL scripting and collect data in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and customer relation skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems with research and nontraditional solutions.

Nice To Haves

• MS in degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or relevant systems or science discipline.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Working knowledge of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
• Experience working with Combatant Commands.
• COTS integration experience with 3D modeling tools and simulation applications.
• Experience documenting software systems and teaching them in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop browser-based applications and backend data ETL.
• Lead the creation of new software capabilities within a matrixed research and development organization.
• Mentor and lead teams of subject matter experts.
• Guide and teach junior and mid-level resources in defining new systems.
• Construct enterprise solutions using multi-level architectures and containerization.
• Integrate cloud services, database systems, and COTS solutions.
• Execute Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) scripting and build custom scripts.
• Work closely with users to design, build, prototype, and deploy software systems.
• Document software systems and explain them in meetings or conferences.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree