Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted: 30 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $152k

This role $122k

$74k most similar roles pay here $208k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $116,238–$187,037 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $152k 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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The Software Developer joins the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Missile Defense mission area to develop mission-critical software supporting missile defense systems. This role involves performing trade studies, model-based system engineering, portfolio analysis, and conducting software design and code reviews to ensure product quality. The developer will build and implement containerized environments for Java and C++ applications while managing regression coding and deployment with third-party contractors. Key technical requirements include expertise in C++, Java, and micro-services, along with familiarity with Agile processes and potentially FORTRAN. The work focuses on solving complex problems in data integration, fusion, analytics, mining, visualization, and decision support tools. Candidates must possess a DoD Secret clearance to work within this specific domain of missile warning message types and integrated engineering systems.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C++ Java micro-services FORTRAN Agile 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, portfolio analysis, and model-based system engineering.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Software development or a related discipline.
4+ years of relevant experience.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Expertise in C++ and Java programming.
Experience developing micro-services and containerized environments.
Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
Experience in FORTRAN, missile defense systems, or AMSOPP1 message types is preferred.
US Citizen.