Software Engineering (remote)

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Leidos has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems to include middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.

Specifically, we are looking for a skilled Python developer to join our team to build and maintain scalable microservices that interface with Kafka for real-time messaging and Elasticsearch for data indexing and search. Our client’s overall mission is to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems.

Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices

Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying

Write unit and integration tests; Build CI/CD pipelines for your services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters

Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning

Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment

Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers

Bachelor’s Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience

Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph

Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL)

Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash-like scripting

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services

Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles

Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins

Experience with AGILE practices

Experience with designing and implementing software development kits

Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S)

Familiarity or experience with building applications around Large Language Models, Agentic AI

#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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