Software Engineer

Leidos • Columbia, MD

441d • $101,400 - $183,300

About The Position

The Software Engineer (SWE-1) position at Leidos involves supporting a complex program for the Warfighter, focusing on translating system requirements into software requirements, performing software design, and implementing software applications in an agile environment. The role requires strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and/or C++, with a focus on developing micro-services and web applications in a cloud-native environment.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years' experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of additional Software Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on an Agile development team
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Cloud deployment
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• React or similar libraries (Vue, Angular)
• Consuming and creating REST APIs and WebSockets
• Experience with JavaScript 3D libraries such as Three.js is preferred, but not required
• Matlab
• Test-Driven development (TDD) methodology

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree