Senior Java Software Developer

Description

As the largest provider of IT services, Leidos develops and sustains large data and technology infrastructures and integrates complex law enforcement IT systems for a number of US federal agencies. This particular role would be serving a federal law enforcement agency in Clarksburg, WV. Leidos offers engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for career goals and growth.

• Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions.
• Designs or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Analyzes and designs databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications.
• Sets operational specifications and formulates and analyzes software requirements.
• Designs embedded systems software.
• Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• May supervise others.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, other related discipline, or equivalent experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to work well within a small team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• US Citizenship.
• DOD Secret Clearance is required.

• Experience with software product development.
• Agile experience.
• Software development tools: JIRA, Confluence.
• Languages/frameworks: JIRA.
• Source control tools: GIT.

Original posting:
January 22, 2026.

Pay Range: $ - $. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, any applicable bargaining agreement, or other laws.

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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available on Leidos careers pages.

Be aware of potential employment scams. Leidos will never ask for payment information during the application process and will communicate through Leidos-approved channels only.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, 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 also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.