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Expert Software Developer

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Description

Leidos is seeking a Software Developer for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor's Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Software Developer will work with a large team of software engineers and data engineers. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer's mission by helping to modernize and implement industry standards while ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintain, enhance, and extend a mission-critical web application that manages entitlement and access management workflows for the Sponsor.
  • Design, implement, and modify workflow automation and processing logic to support evolving mission requirements.
  • Develop new features and improvements across the full application stack, including both backend services and frontend user interface enhancements.
  • Implement integrations with external enterprise systems using RESTful APIs and other service interfaces.
  • Support modernization of legacy components as part of the development of the next-generation version of the application.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues through log analysis, debugging, and root-cause investigation.
  • Develop and maintain database queries and data interactions using SQL.
  • Deploy and operate applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, including supporting standard deployment and operational processes.
  • Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning, development, testing, and deployment activities.

Required Quals

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • Master's degree and 15+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong experience with object-oriented programming using languages such as Java, .NET, or similar
  • Experience developing and maintaining web applications and backend services
  • Experience integrating applications with external systems via RESTful APIs
  • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries and interacting with relational databases
  • Experience working with source control systems such as Git
  • Experience interpreting and implementing customer requirements in enterprise software systems

Desired Quals

  • Experience with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW), IBM BPM, or similar BPMN workflow platforms
  • Experience developing systems that support identity, entitlement, or access management workflows
  • Experience supporting legacy system modernization efforts

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

April 2, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

About Leidos

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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, 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 will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Chantilly, VA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00179881
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-03T18:55:49

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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