Software Engineer at Leidos

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our Defense Sector. Our talented team delivers mission-ready, technology-enabled solutions to Defense customers, ensuring integrated and undisrupted communications.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with web development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including cloud-based systems, microservices, and modernization projects, while contributing to impactful software solutions.

Location Requirement:

Remote role with periodic onsite support requirements. Candidates must be able to commute to the National Capital Region (NCR) for customer meetings and collaboration sessions as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to integrate data from Oracle database.
• Develop front-end applications using Angular, Node Js, and modern Javascript libraries to enhance user experience and support complex workflows.
• Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Maven to manage work and collaborate with your team.
• Perform system administrative tasks, including vulnerability management, system patching, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience, trainings, or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• US Citizenship; Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in web development, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.

• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases.

• Hands-on experience with front-end development using Angular, HTML, and CSS.

• Strong understanding of build, CI/CD process using Maven, Jenkins,

• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques

• Ability to complete tasking independently with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to work and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined engineering team

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Original Posting:

May 7, 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 Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.