Lead Software Engineer

🕒 May 20

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $131.3k - $237.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔬 Science

Defense • Cybersecurity • Science

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and optimize software systems to meet defined functional and technical requirements. • Build application components, APIs, automation features, and ETL pipelines that collect, clean, and transform data from source to destination. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, perform rigorous testing and documentation, and deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable software capabilities. • Prepare, maintain, and execute a Software Engineering Plan (SWP) for managing all aspects of the System software lifecycle. • Maintain and operate the DevSecOps factory, process, documentation, policies, thresholds, and associated automated DevSecOps pipelines. • Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations. • Ensure implementation of DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks aligned to enterprise standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience. • At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Advanced System Administrator roles (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, GCED, or equivalent ) • Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering and development. • Proven experience with Agile software development methodologies, particularly SAFE Agile. • Experience with software testing, including unit, regression, security, integration, compliance, performance, and acceptance testing. • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement