Lead Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Gaithersburg, MDAshburn, VA
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted: 122 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $198k

This role $122k

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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.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Developer

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Lead Software Developer joins the Air Traffic Business Area to support the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This role focuses on modernizing legacy infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms to improve safety in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. Working within a Scaled Agile framework, you will design and implement containerized applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams like system engineering and DevSecOps. Daily responsibilities include writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code, as well as participating in stand-ups and release planning. The technical stack includes Java, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs. You will utilize tools such as Junit, Mockito, Git, and Linux environments. Experience with Python, Ansible, MongoDB, and AI-assisted development workflows is also valued to solve complex problems in this safety-critical domain.

Skills

Java React HTML CSS JavaScript JUnit Mockito RESTful API JSON XML XSD Spring Framework Spring Security Spring Boot Linux Git Subversion Python Ansible YAML MongoDB DevSecOps CI/CD Agile SAFe

What you'll do

Write, test, debug, and maintain source code within an Agile/SAFe environment.
Develop containerized applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
Build front-end components using React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Design and implement software solutions for mission-critical flight service systems.
Write and execute unit and functional tests using tools like JUnit and Mockito.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both lab and operational environments.
Integrate cloud-native capabilities with existing technologies to modernize legacy infrastructure.
Support system engineering, test engineering, and DevSecOps teams during the development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 4-8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience.
Significant experience with Java programming language.
Significant experience with React and web development tools including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Significant experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito.
Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring Boot, RESTful API, JSON, XML, and XSD.
Experience with Linux, version control systems like Git or Subversion, and AI-assisted software development workflows.
Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments and developing containerized applications.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust suitability determination.

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