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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Software Engineer

Leidos Columbia, MD senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing software applications. This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Analyse user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
  • Debug existing software and correct defects.
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
  • Write or review software and system documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Seven years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency designing and developing cloud applications in an AWS environment.
  • Python development experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing applications in a Linux environment.
  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS and enterprise DevOps tools.
  • Hands-on experience developing microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of containerization technologies.
  • Working knowledge and demonstrated project experience developing solutions for big data platforms.

Benefits: Leidos offers competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

Skills

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