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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Software Developer

Leidos Colorado Springs, CO On-site senior full-time

Salary

$73,450 - $132,775 per year

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Description

We have an opportunity for a Software Developer to join our Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Missile Defense mission areas. You will design and implement containerised environments for Java and C++ applications, develop mission-critical software supporting missile defence systems, and communicate technical solutions to integrated engineering teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement containerised environments for Java and C++ applications
  • Develop mission-critical software supporting missile defence systems
  • Communicate and document technical solutions for integrated engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Stay updated on state-of-the-art programming techniques and technologies
  • Conduct software design and code reviews to ensure product quality
  • Collaborate with System Engineering teams to synchronise, schedule, and demonstrate capabilities to customers
  • Manage regression coding and deployment delays with third-party contractors and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software development or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • US Citizen; Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Expertise in C++ and Java programming
  • Experience in developing micro-services and containerised environments
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams
  • Familiarity with Agile software development processes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in associated field
  • Effective communication skills and experience managing multiple tasks
  • Experience in FORTRAN
  • Experience with missile warning and missile defence
  • Understanding of missile warning message types

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Skills

Required

  • C++
  • Java
  • Agile software development
  • micro-services
  • containerised environments

Nice to have

  • FORTRAN
  • missile warning and missile defence
  • missile warning message types

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