SME Software Developer

Leidos

Actively hiring
Alexandria, VA · Gaithersburg, MD Posted 50 days ago $131,300$237,350 / year

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Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a Senior SME Software Developer to support the development and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves designing, building, testing, and maintaining software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and security. Key responsibilities include establishing Agile development processes, managing DevSecOps pipelines, implementing secure virtual machines and containers, and conducting comprehensive automated testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in modern programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, as well as expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC). Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), container hardening standards, and cloud-native development is essential. This position requires an active Secret clearance and a strong background in secure software practices and DevSecOps tools.

Skills

Java Python Go C++ Docker Kubernetes CI/CD DevSecOps GitLab Jenkins RESTful APIs Microservices DoD STIGs Infrastructure-as-Code Configuration-as-Code AWS GovCloud Azure GCP

What you'll do

  • Design and build software applications for enterprise data and analytics systems.
  • Establish and operate SAFE Agile development processes, including sprint cycles.
  • Maintain DevSecOps factory with automated pipelines and secure coding practices.
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices in containerized environments.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing using CI/CD principles to ensure system quality.
  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC).

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and engineering.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, C++).
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC).
  • Expertise in DevSecOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and container hardening standards.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$211,525 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $177k 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 231 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,300–$190,350 across 219 roles with salary data.

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