Senior Software Engineer with 25K sign on bonus!
Description
Leidos is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Software Engineer to support a high-stakes, mission-critical program. In this role, you'll help architect, develop, and integrate software solutions that shape national security and drive meaningful innovation. Join an Agile team where your expertise won’t just be valued—it will be vital.
💰 Sign-on Bonus: $25,000
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance secure software applications and systems
Integrate new software into evolving operational environments
Analyze user needs to craft efficient and scalable solutions
Debug and optimize existing software for performance and reliability
Implement complex algorithms that meet rigorous technical standards
Create and maintain system documentation and technical reports
Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to deliver rapid, high-quality releases
Basic Qualifications
14+ years of software engineering experience on comparable programs
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Common software development tools such as Git, Kira, Confluence and other Atlassian Products
Experience with Linux Command Line
Recent experience with Java or similar programming language
Basic understanding of Container Technologies such as Docker
Basic understanding of web development and APIs
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Ability to learn new software and technologies related to backend or frontend development
Knowledge needed:
Experience with Spring Boot
Experience with JavaScript, ReactJS specifically
Experience with Apache Kafka
Experience with Apache Nifi
Understanding of Docker/Docker Compose
Experience with build tools, such as Maven
Experience with SQL databases
CONMD
CSSRC
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
June 16, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
