Principal Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Gaithersburg, MD · Eagan, MN · Ashburn, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
25 days ago

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This role $184k
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$215,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Developer

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Leidos seeks Principal Software Developers to join its Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, focusing on developing next-generation flight service and air traffic systems in an Agile/SAFe environment. Candidates will engage in software development activities, including coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code while working towards key project objectives. They will develop complex solutions, participate in scrum ceremonies, write unit tests, troubleshoot issues, and support system engineering teams. The role requires expertise in Java, Web development with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and extensive experience with Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, XSD, Linux, Git, and Junit/Mockito. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science or related fields, 12-15 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. Experience with AI-assisted coding and microservices is preferred.

Skills

Java React HTML CSS JavaScript Junit Mockito RESTful API JSON XML XSD Spring Framework Spring Security Spring Boot Linux Git Agile Scrum CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop containerized applications within an Agile/SAFe environment.
  • Solve complex technical issues impacting multiple disciplines in air traffic systems.
  • Write and execute unit tests using tools like Junit and Mockito.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in lab and operational environments.
  • Provide support to system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 12-15 years of experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Java, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Extensive experience with unit testing tools like Junit and Mockito.
  • Significant experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD, Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.
  • Experience working within Agile Scrum framework and leading technical staff.
  • US citizenship required; ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination.

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