Software Developer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Software Developer to support rapid development of operations, data analysis, and data visualization applications in a dynamic mission environment. The role involves delivering practical software solutions quickly in response to emerging operational needs, then refining them over time. The developer works closely with customers and end users to understand evolving requirements and solve complex data-driven problems across front-end and back-end environments. The position supports the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design, and development through troubleshooting, testing, deployment, sustainment, system backup and recovery, and enhancement of new and existing applications. The work is located in Chantilly, Virginia. Candidates must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing and able to undergo a polygraph; candidates without an active TS/SCI clearance will not be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
- Currently active TS/SCI security clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph.
- Demonstrated experience rapidly developing and delivering software solutions in response to time-sensitive or evolving operational requirements.
- Experience developing applications using an object-oriented programming language such as Java or C#/.NET.
- Experience developing in Python.
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.js, Node.js, or Next.js.
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases, such as MySQL and MongoDB.
- Experience developing software that processes, analyzes, or visualizes large or complex datasets.
- Experience with UI/UX design principles and translating user requirements into functional interfaces.
- Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with source-code repositories/version control, including Git and/or Subversion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with geospatial datasets and developing applications supporting geospatial analysis or visualization.
- Experience developing software in support of an operational mission environment.
- Experience working with data formats including CSV, JSON, and XML.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with ActiveMQ.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance mission-critical software applications.
- Rapidly develop and deliver software solutions in response to emerging operational needs and evolving requirements.
- Develop front-end and back-end components supporting operational and data-analysis requirements.
- Work directly with customers and end users to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
- Develop applications supporting analysis and visualization of large and complex datasets, including geospatial data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, system, and data-related issues.
- Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
- Research and integrate new technologies as mission and technical requirements evolve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
