C++ Full Stack Developer

Description

The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a C++ Full Stack Developer with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems on a mission-critical program supporting the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

This position is focused on the devices attached to workstations and client applications associated with these areas including fingerprint readers and document scanners. Leidos is looking for a software engineer that can code in C++ and help troubleshoot Windows environment issues arising with the devices. Ideally, this individual will work independently and with other members of the Device team in research and evaluating new devices, develop code and wrappers layers for the devices, assist in the testing of the new devices and supporting deployment of the software and the devices to the workstations to ensure that all systems are working properly.

This position also requires an individual to support testing with all of the client application teams as part of the testing phase of the new devices. In addition, this person must be available to support issues or concerns associated with the travelers if the need ever arrives. This includes participating in on-call rotation over evenings, holidays and weekends if it is needed.

This position REQUIRES the candidate to be in Ashburn, VA, twice a week

• Over 5-10 years of experience coding in C++, Java or other Windows-type languages.
• BS/BA degree and 10 years of related experience or Master’s with 8 years of related experience; OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start
• Must be a US citizen
• Experience in Troubleshooting problems
• Good Customer interaction and communication
• Good communication skills including documentation and ticket resolution
• On rare occasions, be willing to support the contract in evening, weekend, and holidays if ever needed
• Willing to travel to the DC area once or twice a week (on-site visits to Ashburn and occasional visit to Dulles airport to support pilot projects)
• Can work with a team or independently
• Experience in Windows, Software Center, and looking into logs to determine cause of issues.

• Knowledge of fingerprint readers, cameras and document scanners
• Knowledge of different type of travel documents
• DHS BI clearance
• Develop test cases for testers to use during the testing phase

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January 20, 2026

Pay Range $ - $

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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

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