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Leidos · 3 hours ago

Combat Coder - Journeyman Full Stack Developer

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos, a global technology leader, is seeking a Combat Coder for their Sentinel program, supporting the United States Air Force. The role involves building and integrating mission-critical systems in challenging environments, directly engaging with customers to deliver full-stack applications.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Integrate systems and data flows using Python, NiFi, and other integration frameworks

Engineer resilient solutions that can operate in austere, bandwidth limited, or air gapped conditions

Collaborate with cross functional teams to rapidly prototype and deliver mission critical capabilities

Troubleshoot and optimize code and workflows in real time, often with incomplete information

Document and harden solutions for long term maintainability in the field

Qualification

PythonApache NiFiFull stack developmentAPIsData pipelinesSystem integrationSource controlDevOpsSecure coding practicesCyber resilient architecturesCreative problem solvingSelf starterInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors Degree with 8+ years of experience or a Masters Degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree

US Citizen with at least an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain your clearance during your employment with Leidos

Proven full stack development experience

Strong Python skills and experience with Apache NiFi or similar dataflow/integration tools

Comfort working in disconnected or degraded network environments — you know how to make things work without cloud dependencies

Solid understanding of APIs, data pipelines, and system integration patterns

Creative problem solver who thrives on tackling complex, ambiguous challenges

Self starter who can operate independently and deliver under tight deadlines

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of source control such as Gitlab and others