Software Developer

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

19d•$69,550 - $125,725

About The Position

We are seeking a 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. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs

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 2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team
Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities
Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation
Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns
Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools
Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support
Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs