Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 77 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $117,085–$167,137 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $142k 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 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Developer

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The Software Developer joins the Defense Sector team to support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Missile Defense mission areas. This role involves performing trade studies, model-based system engineering, portfolio analysis, and software development demonstrations. The developer will design and implement containerized environments for Java and C++ applications, develop mission-critical software for missile defense systems, and conduct code reviews to ensure product quality. Key responsibilities include communicating technical solutions to integrated engineering teams, managing regression coding with third-party contractors, and coordinating deployments to Cheyenne Mountain. Required technical skills include expertise in C++, Java, micro-services, and containerized environments, alongside familiarity with Agile processes. The work focuses on data integration, fusion, analytics, and predictive tools to solve complex missile warning and defense problems.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $149350 from 80 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

C++ Java FORTRAN micro-services Agile Data Integration Data Analytics Data Mining Predictive Analytics Data Visualization Software Development Regression Coding System Engineering

What you'll do

Design and implement containerized environments for Java and C++ applications.
Develop mission-critical software to support missile defense systems.
Conduct software design and code reviews to ensure high product quality.
Communicate and document technical solutions for integrated engineering teams.
Synchronize and demonstrate software capabilities to customers with System Engineering teams.
Manage regression coding and deployment delays with third-party contractors and stakeholders.
Perform trade studies, portfolio analysis, and software development demonstrations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Software development or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Expertise in C++ and Java programming.
Experience in developing micro-services and containerized environments.
Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
Master's degree in associated field (preferred).
Experience in FORTRAN (preferred).
US Citizen.

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