• Backend Software Developer

    Leidos (Laurel, MD)


    Description

    Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a **Backend Software Developer** 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!

    Job Summary:

    Our LOE program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Clickhere (https://careers.leidos.com/search/jobs?q=pdsii&ns\_job\_category=pdsii-jobs) to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

     

    You will be joining a talented team of developers, systems integrators, system engineers, analysts and systems administrators supporting an elite defensive cybersecurity mission. Located in Laurel, MD, this team supports Red, Hunt, Blue and JCMA missions to help secure our nation's most important networks.We develop innovative solutions to difficult problems in a DevOps environment to keep pace with mission requirements.​

    Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

    + **Mission Focus:** Develop solutions in support of Defensive Cybersecurity Operations. Develop prototypes, answering new questions, as well as providing better answers to existing questions. Work directly with the customer in a highly collaborative, integrated fast-paced environment using leading technologies. Act as the development team’s primary point of contact for individual Cybersecurity missions as requested. This position's primary support is to Blue Team missions with opportunities to support Red, Hunt and JCMA missions as required. Provide mentorship to other developers and be open to learning techniques and tools from other developers. Leverage skills to look for areas for process improvement and suggest solutions. Secondary opportunity to support the Data Science team.

    + **Technical Proficiency:** _Searching for full stack developer with a concentration on backend services._ Cyber Security experience is a plus; Java with conversion to Python; Splunk; Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, TerraForm); Containerization (Rancher, Kubernetes, Docker); Systems Integration; Linux (CentOS, Red Hat); Gitlab experience; Atlassian Jira.

    + **Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience or master’s degree plus six (6) years of relevant experience. An associate’s degree plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position/ Computer Science (CS) degree or related field.

    + **Desirable Skills:** Interfacing with Restful services; Java Scripting; Bash Scripting; Jenkins; Rancher/Kubernetes; Docker; Airflow; Data Science/Machine Learning

    + **Security Clearance:** Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.

     

    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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    At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

     

    If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

    Original Posting:

    August 26, 2025

    At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

     

    If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00165375

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.