$105K - 189K a year
The Senior Software Engineer will support and modernize cloud applications for the ATF contract, including production support hosted in AWS GovCloud. Responsibilities include participating in design, development, testing, and release of key functionality for large scale custom software projects.
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years or a Master's degree with 6-8 years of experience in software development. Strong knowledge of programming languages, development methodologies, and best practices is required.
Looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact as a full stack Senior Software Engineer? Leidos has an exciting Senior Software Engineer position located in Southwest Virginia with opportunities to work remotely. POSITION SUMMARY: Our new Senior Software Engineer will support and modernize cloud applications for the ATF contract. This contract includes modernization of currently migrated mission critical applications and production support that are hosted in AWS GovCloud. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES After your initial onboarding and acclimation to the team, you will work with a team of highly skilled software developers, engineers and QA analysts responsible for delivering customized solutions for federal and commercial clients. Participate in design, development, testing, and release of key functionality for large scale custom software projects to meet customer requirements You will work to develop core functionality for existing systems, create and execute unit tests, and assist with deployment of new software to the user community. Analyze, diagnose, and resolve software bugs utilizing approved procedures following software best practices Work prioritized tasks from implementation through test and deployment during each Agile Sprint period. Collaborate with other software developers, QA analysts, operations staff, supervisors, and clients Provide team leads with technical expertise and level of effort of a task, updates and risk management approaches to ensure development activities proceed as needed. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A full stack software developer with a Bachelors’ degree and 8-12 years or a Master’s degree with 6-8 years of experience developing and supporting software applications Strong knowledge of programming languages, development methodologies, and best practices Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and enterprise application architecture and hands-on expertise in building responsive front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, and RxJS Experience developing back-end services and APIs using Node.js with Express; ability to integrate front-end and back-end components for seamless user experiences Deep understanding of RESTful and SOAP-based web services and skilled in service orchestration, error handling, and performance optimization Demonstrated expertise in integrating applications with external agencies FBI, CBP, DOJ, and Paygov; familiarity with each agency’s standards, protocols, and authentication mechanisms In-depth knowledge of relational databases, database design data modeling with SQL and NoSQL Responsible for researching technical issues and provide a clear path to resolution with strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experienced in Agile and Scrum development methodologies and processes Expertise in designing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment; skilled in troubleshooting pipeline failures and optimizing for performance and reliability Experience designing and managing batch jobs using tools like Spring Batch, Apache Camel, or custom schedulers and ability to handle large-scale data operations with robust error handling and retry logic Ability to interpret agency documentation, troubleshoot integration issues, and ensure compliance with data exchange requirement Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues across front-end, back-end, and integration layers and proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and ensure deliverables meet agency expectations Excellent written/verbal communication. US Citizenship required. Currently have and maintain a a Public Trust security clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of ATF’s technical standards, compliance frameworks, and operational procedures; experience aligning development practices with ATF’s governance models and release management protocols Experience with message-based systems and event-driven architecture Experience with best practices for creating a secure software application Experience with UI/UX and API design Previous cross browser development experience Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: October 1, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
This job posting was last updated on 10/2/2025