Software Developer

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related discipline and 6-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, able to obtain Polygraph after hire.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Proactive attitude with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in software development/integration in service-oriented environments (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services).
  • Experience with GNU compilers, C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash programming languages.
  • Hands-on experience with relational/non-relational databases like Amazon RDS and Postgres.

Responsibilities

  • Code and develop software artifacts for GEOINT mission.
  • Integrate and debug software effectively during Agile development.
  • Write validation tests to ensure code integrity.
  • Assist with unit testing of software components.
  • Develop software using Python, Java Spring, or similar frameworks.
  • Manage software version control using GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • Utilize Docker for application packaging and deployment.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced technologies in geospatial intelligence.
  • Opportunity to work in a security-sensitive environment with national significance.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in software and geospatial fields.
  • Professional growth opportunities through training and certifications.
  • Flexible teamwork-focused culture that values communication and innovation.
Full Job Description
The Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Developer to help enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will involve coding, developing, integrating, and debugging software artifacts; writing validation tests against existing baselines to ensure integrity of the code during Agile development efforts; assisting with unit testing; programming; and developing in Python, Java Spring, or other frameworks. Other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
  • Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services).
  • Experience with GNU based compilers
  • Experience programming in C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash
  • Experience developing in the following frameworks: Spring/Gradle/OpenJDK, React/Node
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with relational and non-relational database systems such as Amazon RDS, Postgres
  • Strong experience coding in Python
  • Experience using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and resource management
  • Experience using Docker to package and run applications
  • Experience with Web-related protocols and technologies, such as web servers, HTTP, SSL
  • Familiar with AWS/Cloud technologies
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)


Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS certifications
  • Linux certifications
  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies


Original Posting:
June 3, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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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