2025-04-30
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Columbia
Maryland
21045
United States
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer 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 much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
This position is eligible for a $25,000 sign on bonus!
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance complex software systems, including high-performance analytics, large-scale data processing, real-time applications, and business management systems. You will apply advanced methodologies, resolve technical challenges, and ensure software meets performance and functional standards.
Analyze user requirements to design, develop, and optimize software solutions
Debug, enhance, and resolve issues in software applications to improve efficiency
Develop and implement algorithms to optimize system performance and functionality
Design and implement efficient database queries and repository solutions
Develop and execute test procedures to validate software functionality and performance
Enhance software documentation and improve development processes with strategic recommendations
Lead and collaborate on software projects to drive innovation
Basic Qualifications
Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Must have experience with Java development
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
C++, JBoss
AWS Certification
Git, Linux, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse
Stream-based processing frameworks
Oracle, SQL, NoSQL databases
Agile Scrum
JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
React or similar libraries (Vue, Angular)
Automated test technologies
JMS
Consuming and creating REST APIs and WebSockets
CONMD
CSSRC
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.