Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our Defense Sector. Our talented team delivers mission-ready, technology-enabled solutions to Defense customers, ensuring integrated and undisrupted communications.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with web development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including cloud-based systems, microservices, and modernization projects, while contributing to impactful software solutions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to integrate data from Oracle database.
- Develop front-end applications using Angular, NodeJs, and modern Javascript libraries to enhance user experience and support complex workflows.
- Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Maven to manage work and collaborate with your team.
- Perform system administrative tasks, including vulnerability management, system patching, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience, trainings, or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
US Citizenship; Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
5+ years of hands-on experience in web development, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases.
Hands-on experience with front-end development using Angular, HTML, and CSS.
Strong understanding of build, CI/CD process using Maven, Jenkins,
Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques
Ability to complete tasking independently with minimal direct supervision
Ability to work and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined engineering team
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Original Posting:April 29, 2026For 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.
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.
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
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