Software Developer

Summary

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Software Developer to contribute to the Air Traffic Management program, focusing on software development activities, AI-assisted tools, and improving coding productivity. The role involves collaborating with a team to analyze system requirements, develop code, and troubleshoot software issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team
• Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities
• Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation
• Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns
• Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools
• Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support
• Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs

Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
• Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
• Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
• Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
• Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement