Software Developer

Leidos•Valparaiso, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Software Engineer to work on-site at Eglin AFB, Florida, supporting the Joint Staff J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD). The role contributes to system-of-systems interoperability assessments and Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) data-centricity initiatives. The employee will work with software engineers, data scientists, and analysts to address operational challenges and deliver insights that enhance Joint Force capabilities. The position supports the software and hardware data-collection components of the system engineering life cycle. Work may include web applications using React, backend services using C# and MySQL, parsing data to military standards, interfacing with network and communications protocols, and developing or debugging standalone Windows desktop applications.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as C#, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Current baseline certification meeting IAT-2 requirements, such as CompTIA Security+.
Professional writing and oral presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance and ability to maintain it during employment with Leidos.
Experience with web development frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with Agile development and software testing methodologies.
Understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, ports, sockets, and network layers.
Familiarity with data serialization formats such as JSON, XML, and Protobuf.
Experience with data archival and recovery activities.
Some experience with APIs and client/server architecture.

Responsibilities

Support the system engineering life cycle for software and hardware data-collection components, including designing, developing, maintaining, testing, and deploying software solutions.
Write clean, well-documented, testable code that follows established coding standards.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Participate in agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Write technical documentation, including specifications and user guides.
Design database schemas and develop triggers and queries to support analysis.
Automate processes, create scripts, and improve workflow efficiency.
Identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
Research new technologies and create prototypes to demonstrate their potential.
Work with customers and functional peer groups to gain cooperation on solution design and operational approaches.
Develop and improve web applications, backend services, data-parsing software, protocol interfaces, and Windows desktop applications as project needs require.