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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.
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264 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 245 roles with salary data.
Software Developer - Multiple Levels - TS/SCI Poly Required works within the Analysis Solutions Business Area to support a government customer. Joining a mission-focused team, the developer will design, develop, and maintain software applications and data platforms while building ETL pipelines, APIs, and data integration workflows. The role involves creating web-based tools for analysis, visualization, and decision support, as well as integrating AI/ML and LLM-based capabilities into production systems. Candidates must be proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with experience in full-stack development using React or Angular frameworks. Technical requirements include familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker containerized environments, Linux/Unix systems, and AWS cloud services. The work focuses on developing analytic, simulation, and scenario-based applications to solve complex problems within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense environments through scalable software architecture and advanced data analytics.
What does a Software Developer earn?
Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain mission-focused software applications and data platforms.
Build and support ETL pipelines, APIs, and data integration workflows.
Develop web-based tools for analysis, visualization, and decision support.
Integrate AI/ML and advanced analytics capabilities into production systems.
Perform testing, debugging, optimization, and deployment activities for software products.
Create technical documentation and contribute to engineering best practices.
Lead technical strategy and mentor junior engineers on complex system designs.
What we're looking for
Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related field is required.
Experience levels vary from 4+ years (Mid) to 8+ years (Senior) and 12+ years (Principal) for those with a Bachelor's degree.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD missions.
Proficiency in full-stack development is required, including Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
Experience is required with SQL/NoSQL databases, ETL pipelines, and Docker or containerized environments.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and DevOps practices is required.
Experience integrating AI/ML, LLM-based capabilities, or RAG-based solutions into production systems is preferred.
Python
Java
C++
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Angular
FastAPI
SQL
NoSQL
AWS
Docker
LLM APIs
Generative AI
ETL
Data Pipelines
Linux
Unix
pytest
Playwright
Jest
Annapolis Junction, MD58 days ago
$85,000–$115,000
Java
Kotlin
Microservices
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Kafka
Cassandra
DynamoDB
Spring Boot
Spring Cloud
Spring Data
Maven
Node.js
GitLab
SonarQube
VSCode
IntelliJ
Linux
Agile