Senior Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $151k
$94k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $149,350–$187,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $168k 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 · Senior Software Developer

As a Senior Software Developer within the High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, you will join a high-performing team to develop advanced sonar tactical decision aids and related software capabilities for the U.S. Navy. You will mentor a decentralized team of developers while collaborating in an agile environment to design, develop, and deliver complex mission system software. Your daily work involves troubleshooting technical challenges, driving process improvements, and managing multiple priorities to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires proficiency in Java, Scala, React, Rust, TypeScript, and HTML5/Javascript/CSS, along with experience in visualization technologies like CesiumJS. You will also utilize NoSQL/NewSQL data stores and potentially leverage tools such as Angular, Kafka, Spark, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. This position focuses on solving critical technical challenges in data processing, simulation, and visualization for naval systems operating afloat and ashore.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Mentor a decentralized team of over five developers using agile methodologies.
  • Design, develop, and deliver complex mission system software for Navy tactical decision aids.
  • Build and deliver software solutions using Java, Scala, React, and other modern technologies.
  • Explore and implement new frameworks such as Angular or Rust to meet evolving mission needs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drive process improvements and introduce innovative workflows to enhance team performance.
  • Communicate technical requirements and project updates clearly across teams, stakeholders, and leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems.
  • Ten (10) years of professional experience with software engineering.
  • Strong software development experience with Java and other object-oriented programming languages for complex applications.
  • Experience leading or providing technical direction to developers, including mentoring and reviewing technical approaches.
  • Experience with NoSQL/NewSQL data stores and the Scala, Rust, and TypeScript programming languages.
  • Experience with visualization technologies and UI development using HTML5, Javascript, CSS, CesiumJS, Angular, and React.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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