Principal Software Engineer

Leidos

$154K — $278K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, with flexibility for extensive experience in lieu of degree.
  • 14 years or more of experience as a Software Engineer in similar roles.
  • Proficiency in Java and Angular or similar front-end frameworks.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs alongside PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases.
  • Experience in application modernization and software architecture evolution through Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user and system requirements to design and implement effective software solutions.
  • Develop, test, debug, and maintain features of Java and Angular applications.
  • Create and manage RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth service integrations and database interactions.
  • Support modernization projects, migrating monolithic functionality to microservices architecture and Spring Boot.
  • Implement document parsing and data processing capabilities in relation to cloud migration initiatives.
  • Contribute within an Agile/Scrum team to deliver solutions on a four-week sprint cycle.
  • Engage in code reviews, troubleshooting, and the development of technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative Agile/Scrum work environment fosters team engagement.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including AWS cloud services.
  • Involvement in modernizing a critical enterprise application.
  • Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements depending on project needs.
Full Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to join a small Agile development team supporting the modernization and enhancement of a mission-critical enterprise application. The successful candidate will contribute to the evolution of a Java-based application with an Angular front end and PostgreSQL backend, currently deployed on Apache Tomcat. The team is modernizing the platform through adoption of Spring Boot, containerization, microservices architecture, and eventual migration to AWS cloud services. The ideal candidate is experienced in modern software development practices and has hands-on expertise with Java, RESTful APIs, cloud-native architectures, document parsing, and application modernization efforts. This position is part of a highly collaborative Scrum team consisting of three developers and one tester, delivering capabilities on a four-week sprint cadence. Primary Responsibilities • Analyze user and system requirements to design and implement software solutions. • Develop, test, debug, and maintain Java and Angular applications. • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs, service integrations, PostgreSQL database interactions, queries, and data access components. • Support application modernization efforts, including migration to Spring Boot, decomposition of monolithic functionality into microservices, and application containerization initiatives. • Implement and maintain document parsing and data processing capabilities while supporting cloud migration initiatives. • Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team to deliver software capabilities on a four-week sprint cadence. • Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, testing activities, continuous process improvement, technical documentation, and utilization of GitLab CI/CD, Jira, and Confluence to support development and delivery activities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelor's degrees will be considered on a case by case basis and require 4 additional years of related experience. • Fourteen (14) or more years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. • Experience developing software using Java and developing web applications using Angular or similar front-end frameworks. • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with PostgreSQL or other relational database technologies. • Experience with application modernization and software architecture evolution. • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams and creating and maintaining technical documentation. • Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Preferred Qualifications • Experience migrating applications to Spring Boot. • Experience containerizing applications using Docker or similar technologies and designing and implementing microservices architectures. • Experience deploying or migrating applications to government AWS cloud environments, including AWS services such as Fargate and Aurora PostgreSQL. • Experience implementing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines and utilizing Jira and Confluence. • Experience with document parsing, data extraction, content processing frameworks. KQW conmd Original Posting: June 4, 2026 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. Pay Range: Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 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.

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