Software Developer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Eagan, MNAshburn, VAGaithersburg, MD
Salary: $69,550–$125,725 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $117,085–$169,050 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $98k versus about $143k 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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Software Developer The Software Developer joins the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector to support the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This role involves designing and implementing software solutions independently and as part of a Scaled Agile software development organization. Key responsibilities include writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code, as well as participating in daily stand-ups and release planning. The developer will build containerized applications to modernize legacy flight service capabilities into scalable, cloud-based platforms. Required technical skills include Java, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, Git, and Junit. Preferred experience includes Python, Spring Boot, Ansible, MongoDB, and RESTful APIs. The work addresses the technical challenge of providing safety-critical flight services in remote and high-dependency aviation environments.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $149350 from 80 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Java React HTML CSS JavaScript Linux Git Subversion Junit Mockito RESTful API JSON XML XSD Spring Framework Spring Security Spring Boot Python Ansible YAML DevSecOps CI/CD MongoDB

What you'll do

Write, test, debug, and maintain source code within an Agile/SAFe environment.
Develop containerized applications using Java, React, and modern front-end tools.
Execute unit and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both lab and operational environments.
Design and implement software solutions independently while coordinating with systems engineering and DevSecOps teams.
Integrate cloud-native capabilities into mission-critical, safety-critical flight service systems.
Utilize version control systems like Git to manage code and collaborate on development tasks.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience.
Experience with Java programming language.
Experience with React and web development tools including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with Linux and version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
Knowledge of cloud-based systems, unit testing tools like Junit/Mockito, and AI-assisted software development tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination.
US citizenship is required.
Experience with Agile/SAFe, RESTful APIs, Spring Framework, Python, Ansible, DevSecOps, or MongoDB (preferred).

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