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Leidos · 7 hours ago

Senior Software Developer

Leidos is a leading technology company that designs and delivers advanced simulation and training solutions for the U.S. Navy. The Senior Software Developer will work on developing sonar tactical decision aids, troubleshoot software challenges, and mentor a decentralized team of developers in an agile environment.

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Responsibilities

Develop and enhance Tactical Signature Guidance (TSG) systems, including sonar TDAs across multiple code baselines
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges while contributing innovative solutions
Learn and apply new programming languages and technologies, with mentorship and support from experienced teammates
Occasionally support hardware system configuration and build-out, gaining exposure to full system integration
Mentor a de-centralized team of 15+ developers, applying agile methodologies within a larger 50+ member program
Collaborate in an agile environment to design, develop, and deliver complex mission system software
Own and deliver solutions built with Java, C++, and other modern technologies
Explore and apply new frameworks and languages such as Angular, Rust, or Scala to meet evolving mission needs
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges with creativity and efficiency
Make informed decisions even with limited information in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Recognize when to adapt or pivot during implementation to ensure the best technical and mission outcomes
Drive process improvements and introduce innovative workflows that enhance team performance
Influence positive change through collaboration, initiative, and technical leadership
Balance multiple priorities and adapt quickly to urgent or shifting requirements
Communicate clearly across teams, stakeholders, and leadership
Apply agile best practices to deliver high-quality, iterative results that make an impact
Travel occasionally to Manassas, VA for integration efforts and direct team collaboration

Qualification

JavaC++Signal ProcessingAgile MethodologiesSonar SystemsReal-time Data AnalysisCloud EnvironmentsMicroservicesTeam LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science, or another degree providing equivalent software development expertise
Minimum of 7 years in some combination of: Designing, developing, and implementing real-time acoustic signal processing algorithms; Developing parallel processing implementations; Working with service-oriented architectures (SOA); Developing signal processing, real-time data analysis, or visualization/simulation systems; Java and C++ are required for this role
At least 5 years of development and integration experience with sonar and/or Navy Command and Control (C2) systems
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Possess an IAT Level I or higher certification, or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
~11 years designing, developing, and implementing signal processing, real-time data analysis, or visualization/simulation systems
~8 years evaluating and integrating new technologies, maintaining modern software architectures, and mentoring development teams
Experience with Scala, NoSQL/NewSQL databases, Cassandra, Kafka, Spark, and AWS cloud environments
Proficiency with HTML5, Angular, TypeScript, Cesium, and related toolsets
Strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, REST APIs, and containerized microservice architectures
Proven experience contributing to open-source projects and leading or participating in agile/scrum teams

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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