Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary:
The DevOps Senior Software Engineer (SWE) works as part of a small team maintaining and participating in requirements gathering and analysis; all while providing estimates for design, development, and testing. Our ideal candidate will utilize Python in Linux to write and execute automated tests, leveraging BASH scripting for system interactions, while integrating with JIRA for test case management and reporting. They will work with system and hardware engineers to gather software requirements and project limitations. The SWE makes recommendations for technology upgrades, performs upgrades to new versions of existing frameworks and migrates from one framework to another while utilizing DevOps Methodologies.
Responsibilities Include:
Software Development
- Analyze, design, code, and update software for new features and performance improvements.
- Create software by analyzing system standards, working with users/system engineers, and debugging issues.
- Predict and measure design outcomes using scientific analysis and math.
Data and Algorithms
- Develop and implement data queries and algorithms to meet performance standards.
- Design algorithms with strict constraints and perform quality checks on team products.
Basic Qualifications:
- Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency with DevOps methodologies.
- Required Toolsets: Kubernetes, Docker, Python, BASH scripting, JIRA, and programming in a Linux environment.
- Must have experience with Docker and Kubernetes in containerization, Kubernetes management, and automation technologies.
- Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today
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Original Posting Date:2025-01-16
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
The 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.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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