Application Software Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $152k
This role $122k
$75k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $122,006–$181,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Application Software Engineer

The Application Software Engineer joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to develop tactical mobile and enterprise web applications supporting Cybersecurity and Information Assurance domains. Working within an Agile Scrum environment, the engineer builds web services, full-stack web applications, and robust persistence layers while ensuring code adheres to S.O.L.I.D principles and secure software development practices. The role involves implementing Test Driven Development, utilizing continuous integration, and managing test automation. Key technologies include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as AngularJS, Ionic, GWT, Qt, React, or Node.js. Additional tools include Git, Jenkins, Maven, JIRA, and various database systems like Postgres or SQL Server. The work addresses critical technical challenges in Cryptographic Key Management and Signal Intelligence to provide secure solutions for the warfighter within a high-security national security context.

What you'll do

  • Develop web services and full-stack web applications in an Agile Scrum environment.
  • Implement robust persistence layer solutions for cybersecurity and cryptographic key management systems.
  • Apply secure software development principles to ensure code is maintainable, reliable, and fault-tolerant.
  • Follow S.O.L.I.D coding principles and clean coding techniques during the development process.
  • Utilize continuous integration and test automation tools to manage software components and interfaces.
  • Establish standards and lead the team in adopting Test Driven Development (TDD) practices.
  • Develop tactical mobile applications and enterprise web applications for information assurance domains.

What we're looking for

  • BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
  • Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • An active Secret Clearance is required.
  • Experience with web-based technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required.
  • Experience in Scrum Methodology or other Agile environments is required.
  • Experience with UI/Development Frameworks such as AngularJS, Ionic, GWT, SmartGWT, Qt, React, or Node.js is required.
  • Experience with Automated Testing Tools and Test Driven Development (TDD) is required.
  • A DoD 8570 approved security certification (e.g., Security+) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

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