Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $150k

This role $151k

$97k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $113,700–$187,103 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $150k 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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TL;DR · Software Developer

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Software Developer The Software Developer joins the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Missile Defense mission areas to develop mission-critical software supporting missile defense systems. This role involves performing trade studies, model-based system engineering, portfolio analysis, and product testing and deployment. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing containerized environments for Java and C++ applications, conducting code reviews, and documenting technical solutions for integrated engineering teams. The position requires expertise in C++, Java, and developing micro-services within containerized environments, with additional familiarity in FORTRAN and Agile software development processes. The work focuses on solving complex problems in data integration, fusion, analytics, mining, predictive analytics, and decision support tools. Candidates must navigate the technical requirements of missile warning message types while collaborating with system engineering teams to synchronize capabilities and manage regression coding and deployment schedules with various stakeholders.

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Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C++ Java micro-services Agile FORTRAN Data Integration Data Analytics Data Mining Predictive Analytics Data Visualization 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.
Document technical solutions for integrated engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
Conduct software design and code reviews to ensure product quality.
Synchronize, schedule, and demonstrate capabilities to customers alongside System Engineering teams.
Manage regression coding and deployment delays with third-party contractors and stakeholders.
Perform trade studies, model-based system engineering, and portfolio analysis.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software development or related discipline (additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute).
8+ years of relevant experience.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Expertise in C++ and Java programming.
Proven experience in developing micro-services and containerized environments.
Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
Master's degree in associated field (preferred); Experience in FORTRAN, missile warning/defense systems, and AMSOPP1 message types (preferred).
US Citizen.