Software Developer

Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Homeland Security Solutions (HSS) organization is looking for a a Senior Software Developer with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems. Based in DevOps framework, participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing. The Software Developer will support a mission-critical program supporting the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java, Hibernate, SpringBoot, and Maven

•  Developing and directing software system validation and testing methods using Jenkins pipelines

•  Coordinate closely with Scrum PMs, teammates, and cross-functional areas to communicate project statuses and initiatives

•  Analyze data and code to effectively coordinate the installation of new systems or modifications to existing systems

•  Support the Agile software development lifecycle

•  Perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments

•  Communicate key project data to team members and build team cohesion and effectiveness

•  Develop and execute project plans.  Leverage Atlassian tool suite like JIRA and Confluence to track activities and required documentation

•  Apply best practices and standard operating procedures

• Create innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers

•  Participate in the development of documentation

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Candidate must have an active DoD Top Secret or DHS Full BI for consideration

• Positions requires BS/BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience: OR 4 years work experience in lieu of a degree

• Expert knowledge of full-stack development in Java, SpringBoot, JavaScript, Python, Bootstrap, Angular, ReactJS

• Expert understanding of microservices architecture and cloud implementations, using Amazon Web Services

• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes platform including migration activities.

• Use of industry leading tools like Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting

• Expert knowledge of the software development lifecycle

• In-depth experience with common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and better development practices

• In-depth experience working in an Agile environment

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Working knowledge of PostgresSQL

• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of Java development

• Solid knowledge of AWS application migration

• Well versed with using version control systems

• Well versed with using issue/problem tracking systems

• Ability to work well within a small team environment

• Strong communication skills

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 47,000 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.

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