Software Application Developer

Description

Leidos is in need of a software applications developer to support a dynamic and exciting software development program. This position will be part of a team of applications developers supporting multiple projects, which include high profile high visibility projects offering technical learning opportunities. These projects are all within the cloud and support multiple mission partners. The ideal candidate will have AWS experience developing for the cloud to include complete secure cloud integrations, optimizing cloud connectivity, and managed cloud services.

This position is located in Northern Virginia and does not require travel. An active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required to be considered.

The ideal software developer will have the capacity to develop web applications using JAVA, JAVA Script, NodeJS, and/or Angular. Service Now and Salesforce skills are desirable skill sets to support emerging technology. The developer will work with the overall program team in the design and development of new applications as well as integrating new solutions on existing applications. The candidate will be able to analyze and solve complex application development needs to identify solutions to include potential new tools/technologies.

A strong candidate will have commanding knowledge of Java script software development principles and be energized by the capability to learn and implement new skills. The candidate should be proficient in web application development to include troubleshooting and software upgrades. Products and/or services reside in development, test and production AWS environments. Experience working in a Dev Ops environment developing within an Agile environment using code delivery mechanisms, such as Maven, Ant, continuous build systems such as Jenkins, Nitro, Git, and code repositories such as Subversion.

Pay Range: Pay Range $ - $

• Requires a Bachelor and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
• Clearance:
  Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered
• Experience with Java and/or Java Script
• Experience with Node or Angular
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Experience with Serverless Application Development

• Salesforce Development
• Service Now Development/Administration
• Docker Container experience
• Experience developing in PHP or the willingness to learn PHP
• Experience developing HTML views with CSS

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

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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