Leidos
Posted 158 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Software Developer
Brief overview
Ashburn, VAIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Java programmingReactWeb developmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptLinuxGitSubversionEclipseVS CodeAI-assisted software developmentCloud-based systemsJunitMockitoAgile methodologyRESTful API
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
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20266
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is seeking Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Alaska Automation Capability (AAC). The role involves designing and implementing software solutions in a cloud-based environment, focusing on developing containerized applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a team including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code within an Agile environment
- Actively participate in daily stand-ups, Release Planning, and other related team activities
- Write and execute unit and functional tests
- Troubleshoot and participate in the resolution of technical issues in lab and operational environments
- Provide support as needed for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience
- Experience with Java programming language
- Experience with React
- Experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion
- Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
- Knowledge of AI-assisted software development tools and workflows (i.e. Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
- Knowledge of Cloud-based systems
- Knowledge of unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
- Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination
- US citizenship required
- Knowledge of or experience working within the Agile/SAFe framework
- Knowledge of or experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD
- Knowledge of or experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
- Knowledge of or experience with Python programming language
- Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
- Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB
- Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience
- Experience with Java programming language
- Experience with React
- Experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion
- Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)
- Knowledge of AI-assisted software development tools and workflows (i.e. Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
- Knowledge of Cloud-based systems
- Knowledge of unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices
- Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination
- US citizenship required
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of or experience working within the Agile/SAFe framework
- Knowledge of or experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD
- Knowledge of or experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot
- Knowledge of or experience with Python programming language
- Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML
- Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB
- Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement