Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program that supports your health, income protection, time off, and long term retirement security. This on site role in Alexandria, VA focuses on backend engineering that powers mission critical analytics. You will design, develop, and maintain backend components and RESTful services in a Linux environment, collaborating with data owners and stakeholders across programs and locations. The position carries a salary range of USD 87,100 to 157,450 per year and requires a Master’s degree with prior experience.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python
• Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations
• Apply object oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
• Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems
• Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux based environments
• Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows
• Identify, debug, and resolve application level defects and performance issues
• Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of experience
• Master’s degree with 2–6 years of experience
• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
• Professional experience developing object oriented applications in Java or Python
• Hands on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Basic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases
• Working knowledge of Linux based environments
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• SQL
• Linux
• Apache Airflow
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Docker
• OpenShift
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• AWS
• Azure