Software Engineer
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking Software Engineers to join Agile software teams in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on building JavaScript-based web applications and delivering customer-focused software solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will bring strong programming fundamentals and familiarity with web application development and deployment processes, manage multiple projects through completion, and work independently to overcome obstacles. Most work is performed on site at Leidos’ Omaha facility, with some remote or work-from-home possibility. The position requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance within 365 days of starting with Leidos; a clearance is not required to start.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance within 365 days of starting with Leidos.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Broad skill with ES6+ JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Familiarity with containerization using Docker or Podman.
- Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals.
- Ability to build JavaScript-based web applications, work across multiple projects, and see projects through to completion.
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with Agile development principles and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of continuous integration and delivery methodologies and tools.
- Experience managing projects with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket.
- Familiarity with component-based web frameworks and libraries such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Knowledge of a version control system such as Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools such as GitLab.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with the USSTRATCOM Nuclear Planning process.
- Experience with modern React and technologies such as TanStack Query/React Query, StyleComponents, Playbook, CesiumJS, or TypeScript.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle within broadly defined parameters.
- Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Git, and development operations, collaboration, and source control tools.
- Support the creation and updating of documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing.
- Identify potential roadblocks and develop ways to work around them.
- Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.
- Develop maintainable code that meets specifications.
- Write and execute unit, end-to-end, and integration tests.
- Collaborate with other engineers on technical designs and approaches for new products and enhancements.
- Build customer-first software solutions even when requirements are not fully defined.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
