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Principal Software Engineer

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Software
Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)

R-00160084

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!   

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer for cloud development work leveraging capabilities from open source products such as ArgoCD, Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, Harbor, Postgres.  The candidate should also have experience with Helm chart development and deploying into a Kubernetes production environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications
  • Design and develop cloud applications leveraging open industry standard tools and languages.
  • Implement CI/CD capabilities.
  • Perform Helm chart development and deployment into Kubernetes environments
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of deployment systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and integration issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery efficiency.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and DevOps best practice


Required Experience
  • Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE, in teams of four developers or larger
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Agile development experience
  • Clearance Required:   Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph



Preferred Experience
  • Development experience in an AWS environment
  • Development experience with Go, Typescript, Python, Java, node.js
  • Experience integrating ArgoCD, Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, Harbor, Postgres into applications
  • Experience working in Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2) environment
  • Experience with Rancher tools a plus
  • Team oriented person
  • Strong communication skills


At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today

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Original Posting: May 29, 2025
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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

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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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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