Lead Software Engineer
At a glance
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Leidos seeks a mid-level Software Engineer to join their FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program team in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves developing and maintaining air traffic management systems using Ansible for automation, Python scripting, Bash/Shell scripting, and Linux system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The engineer will also work with container technologies like Podman/Docker, manage infrastructure as code, and implement CI/CD pipelines. Key responsibilities include network configuration, virtual machine lifecycle management, and multi-environment deployment across various airports nationwide. Ideal candidates have a background in enterprise infrastructure management and experience with mission-critical system deployments, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple sites.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for system management.
- Automate complex build orchestration using Bash/Shell scripting.
- Manage Linux systems from bare metal to operational deployment.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices for scalability.
- Deploy virtual machines across multiple environments efficiently.
What we're looking for
- Deep experience with Ansible playbooks, roles, and plugins
- Strong Python scripting and automation skills
- Expertise in Linux system administration and container technology
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of network configuration and virtual machine lifecycle management
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
- 4+ years of proven experience in Software Engineering
Employer
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 214 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.
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