Software Systems Engineer

Description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Ready for your next career step? We are seeking a talented Software Systems Engineer with 4 plus years hands-on experience to work with our C2IMERA team (part of the Defense group of Leidos). This position can be 100% remote.

This opportunity will provide professional growth that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to US Air Force bases around the globe in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity to expand your skills in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and rewarding environment.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery model.

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as Java.

• Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with other teams.

• Create and update relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing.

• Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.

• Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.

• Develop and execute maintainable code that matches specification.

• Develop automated tests leveraging a continuous integration process.

• Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.

• Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first

• Present ideas and system improvements to team and customer as needed.

• Review system logs and identify errors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of related experience; additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Active DoD SECRET Security clearance

• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform.

• Working understanding of Amazon Web Services and cloud computing.

• Ability to apply software development process fundamentals.

• Experience with logging tools such as Splunk, AWS Cloudwatch, or other syslog tools.

• Current DoD 8570 compliant certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE or CISSP).

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

• Ability to complete tasking independently with minimal direct supervision and work effectively within a multi-disciplined engineering team.

• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, REST, JSON, SOAP, and WSDL

• Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.

• Experience with JavaScript and JS frameworks such as React.

• Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).

• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.

• Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, Linux, etc.).

• Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Windows PowerShell and Linux Shell scripts.

• 1-2 years of system administration experience.

• Understanding of DoD compliant security standards.

Pay Range:

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  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 here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.