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Software Developer
Leidos
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Job Description
The Leidos Spatial Solutions Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Developer to help enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth.
Primary Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will involve coding, developing, integrating, and debugging software artifacts; writing validation tests against existing baselines to ensure integrity of the code during Agile development efforts; assisting with unit testing; programming; and developing in Python, Java Spring, or other frameworks. Other tasks as assigned.
Basic Qualifications • Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services).
• Experience with GNU based compilers
• Experience programming in C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash
• Experience developing in the following frameworks: Spring/Gradle/OpenJDK, React/Node
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with relational and non-relational database systems such as Amazon RDS, Postgres
• Strong experience coding in Python
• Experience using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and resource management
• Experience using Docker to package and run applications
• Experience with Web-related protocols and technologies, such as web servers, HTTP, SSL
• Familiar with AWS/Cloud technologies
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
Preferred Qualifications • AWS certifications
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: August 12, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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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