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      <title>Lead Software Developer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Leidos is seeking Lead Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems.</p>
<p>This work aligns with the FAA&#39;s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency,particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments.</p>
<p>These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.</p>
<p>As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities.</p>
<p>You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.</p>
<p>In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams.</p>
<p>The primary focus is on developing containerized applications within an Agile/SAFe environment.</p>
<p>This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.</p>
<p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Develop solutions to complex issues.</li>
<li>Actively participate in daily stand-ups, Release Planning, and other related team activities.</li>
<li>Write and execute unit and functional tests.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and participate in the resolution of technical issues in lab and operational environments.</li>
<li>Provide support as needed for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.</li>
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<p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in computer science or a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience or a Master&#39;s degree with 2-6 years of experience.</li>
<li>Significant experience with Java programming language.</li>
<li>Significant experience with React.</li>
<li>Experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).</li>
<li>Significant experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito.</li>
<li>Experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD.</li>
<li>Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.</li>
<li>Experience with Linux.</li>
<li>Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.</li>
<li>Experience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience with AI-assisted software development workflows and tools (i.e., Claude Code, Codex, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience with Cloud-based systems.</li>
<li>Experience working within the Agile environment.</li>
<li>Understanding of sound software development principles and practices.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Independent thinker, capable of performing high-quality work, both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination.</li>
<li>US citizenship required.</li>
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<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Agile/SAFe practices.</li>
<li>Knowledge of or experience with Python programming language.</li>
<li>Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML.</li>
<li>Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting.</li>
<li>Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB.</li>
<li>Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services.</li>
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<p><strong>Pay Range:</strong></p>
<p>$87,100.00 - $157,450.00</p>
<p style="margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;color:#666;">Job Data by <a href="https://yubhub.co">YubHub</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <jobtype>full-time</jobtype>
      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
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      <salaryrange>$87,100.00 - $157,450.00</salaryrange>
      <skills>Java, React, Web development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Junit, Mockito, RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring Boot, Linux, Git, Subversion, Eclipse, VS Code, AI-assisted software development workflows, Cloud-based systems, Agile environment, Agile/SAFe practices, Python, Ansible playbooks, YAML, Linux shell scripting, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, MongoDB, air traffic control and flight services</skills>
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      <category>Engineering</category>
      <industry>Technology</industry>
      <employername>Leidos</employername>
      <employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/leidos.com.png</employerlogo>
      <employerdescription>Leidos is a company that supports the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://leidos.com</employerwebsite>
      <compensationcurrency>USD</compensationcurrency>
      <compensationmin>87100</compensationmin>
      <compensationmax>157450</compensationmax>
      <compensationinterval>yearly</compensationinterval>
      <applyto>https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/3025-Gaithersburg-MD/Lead-Software-Developer_R-00182064</applyto>
      <location>3025 Gaithersburg MD</location>
      <city>3025 Gaithersburg MD</city>
      <state></state>
      <postalcode></postalcode>
      <country>US</country>
      <postedate>2026-10-30</postedate>
      <visasponsorship>unknown</visasponsorship>
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      <workauthorisation>unknown</workauthorisation>
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