Software Developer

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Proficient in service-oriented environments and software integration projects.
  • Hands-on experience with GNU compilers, Python, C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash.
  • Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, Gradle, React, and Node.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases like Amazon RDS and Postgres.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, integrate, and debug software artifacts.
  • Write validation tests to ensure code integrity during Agile development.
  • Assist in unit testing and programming tasks as needed.
  • Code primarily in Python, Java Spring, or similar frameworks.
  • Engage in software integration projects.
  • Utilize GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Package and run applications using Docker.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical geospatial intelligence projects.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in Cloud computing.
  • Diverse range of programming languages and frameworks to work with.
  • Collaborative work environment using tools like Jira and Confluence.
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

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 $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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