Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain modern web applications. The ideal candidate combines expertise in full stack development, data visualization, and cloud-ready application architecture to deliver scalable solutions supporting data-driven decision making.

This position is onsite in Woodlawn, MD

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications that enable users to explore and analyze complex statistical datasets.
• Develop intuitive user interfaces that improve access to large public datasets through dynamic filtering, querying, and exploration capabilities.
• Design and optimize APIs and backend services supporting high-performance data delivery.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines and automated workflows.
• Create and manage databases and data models supporting enterprise analytics and visualization platforms.
• Refactor legacy applications and workflows into scalable, maintainable, server-based architectures.
• Collaborate with product owners, subject matter experts, data providers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices including automated testing, code reviews, version control, documentation, and CI/CD processes.
• Support application security reviews, deployment activities, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Maintain technical documentation, data schemas, and build processes while ensuring backward compatibility across production systems.
• Troubleshoot application, database, and infrastructure issues across development and production environments.
• Contribute across multiple technical disciplines including software engineering, data engineering, systems administration, and technical consulting.

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years experience.
• Experience developing interactive visualizations using D3.js or comparable visualization libraries.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and spatial technologies including PostGIS.
• Experience designing and maintaining geospatial data processing workflows.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices including version control, testing, and code review.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Experience with Vue.js, Vuex, XState, Tailwind CSS, Vuetify, GraphQL, Node.js, and jQuery.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, Vitest, or similar.
• Familiarity with enterprise data governance, statistical data products, or federal data standards.
• Experience supporting secure software development and application authorization processes.
• Experience working with economic, demographic, or public-sector data products.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and business partners.

• Languages: JavaScript, Python, SQL
• Frontend: Vue.js, Vuex, D3.js, Tailwind CSS, Vuetify, jQuery
• Backend: Node.js, GraphQL
• Databases: PostgreSQL, PostGIS
• Testing: Vitest, Playwright, pgTap
• GIS: ArcGIS, Geospatial Data Processing
• Documentation: Ascii Doc
• Other: REST APIs, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Code Reviews

Original Posting:
July 10, 2026

For 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 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

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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