Join the Homeland Sector’s software engineering team as a senior software architect or engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing software efficiency and reliability across multiple projects. Your daily tasks include driving software reuse and refactoring to reduce duplication, establishing software baselines, analyzing metrics like code coverage and complexity, and improving developer workflows with modern tools. You’ll work closely with teams to standardize practices and introduce new technologies that scale effectively. The position requires expertise in languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript, along with experience in static analysis and security scanning tools. Ideal candidates have a background in federal homeland security missions and hands-on experience with cloud environments and containerized architectures. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to critical software initiatives that support real-world missions.
Skills
Java
Python
C++
JavaScript
SonarQube
Fortify
Checkmarx
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Docker
Kubernetes
DevEx
CI/CD
Metric Visualization Tools
What you'll do
Drive software reuse and refactoring to reduce duplication and enhance code quality.
Define and analyze engineering metrics to guide continuous improvements in software development.
Improve developer experience by introducing modern tools and workflows.
Standardize and modernize software approaches across various programs.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, scaling successful practices enterprise-wide.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
Strong experience developing software in modern languages like Java, Python, C++, JavaScript.
Experience improving code quality through refactoring, testing, and reducing technical debt.
Familiarity with software metrics tools such as code coverage, complexity analysis, static analysis.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must live in the Reston area with flexibility for remote work and commuting to corporate office.
Market check
Salary context
Below market
How this pay compares to similar roles
Similar $170k
This role $151k
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67%
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$142,400–$196,750
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
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