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24d ago

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Leidos Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

24d ago

$87k - $157k/yr Full time Backend Developer APIs Cloud Operations

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Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer for the Chinook Program, supporting an Intelligence Community customer in an Agile DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions supporting the customer’s GEOINT mission
Participate in Agile development sprints, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Build and maintain secure, containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
Develop RESTful APIs and user-facing interfaces using modern front-end and back-end tooling (e.g., React, Node.js, Flask, Spring Boot)
Collaborate with mission users and product managers to refine requirements and improve user experience
Support DevSecOps pipelines and ensure code meets security and accreditation standards
Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed
Resolve tasks prioritized by the team product owner

Requirements

US citizenship required per contract
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience: 4-8 years of prior relevant experience (or Master’s with 2-6 years prior relevant experience)
Active Top Secret/SCI with ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination
Proficiency with Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, REST APIs
Proficiency with Object-oriented programming: Python, Java, or JavaScript
Proficiency with Advanced programming: Go
Proficiency with Front-end and back-end frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte
Proficiency with Cloud development: AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
Proficiency with Relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Proficiency with Operating systems: Windows, Linux
Proficiency with Version control: Git
Deep understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards
Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and agile collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS (C2S or GovCloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of secure coding practices and government system accreditation processes (e.g., RMF, STIGs)
Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques

Technologies

Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
REST APIs, React, Node.js, Flask, Spring Boot
HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax
Python, Java, JavaScript, Go
Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Django, Svelte
Azure, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Windows, Linux
Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins
JIRA, Confluence
RMF, STIGs

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave and Retirement

Clearance Level Required

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination

Preferred Qualifications

UI/UX experience for frontend web development
NoSQL database experience: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch
Cloud exposure across multi-cloud architectures: AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle
Specific AWS services: S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, RDS
Experience working on a customer contract or in the Intelligence Community (IC)
Familiarity with geospatial tools and standards: GeoServer, PostGIS, OGC APIs, ESRI ArcGIS
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Ansible
Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Security+, SAFe Practitioner or similar

Location

Tucson, AZ (onsite)

Work Locations (Position may be performed)

Gaithersburg, MD (program’s primary work location)
Alexandria, VA
Chantilly, VA
Englewood, CO
St. Louis, MO
Tucson, AZ

Compensation

USD 87,100 - 157,450 per year

Original posting date: July 10, 2026.

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30d ago

Principal Software Engineer with Test Solutions

Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

30d ago Closed

$108k - $205k/yr Full time Senior .NET Azure DevOps

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 28, 2026).

Job Description

What Raytheon offers

Join a team that supports your growth with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture centered on safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. This onsite role in Tucson enables collaboration across disciplines while contributing to important defense programs.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and short and long term disability protection
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee scholar program
Parental leave
Paid time off and holidays
Annual incentive compensation program

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate object oriented software using C# and C++ within Visual Studio on Windows
Prioritize and manage multiple software tasks concurrently
Troubleshoot software and test instrumentation
Collaborate within a multidiscipline engineering team
Develop and derive software product requirements
Lead and mentor junior software engineers

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience
Experience developing and integrating software with languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or Visual Basic
Experience using integrated development environments and debugging tools to ensure software integrity
Must have prior experience with Windows operating system and Microsoft Visual Studio
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required

Technologies

C#, C++, Java, Python, Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Studio
Windows
UML
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
GitHub
TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422

Preferred qualifications

Experience with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters
Understanding of computer architecture and hardware optimization techniques
Experience developing software drivers for hardware interfaces
Familiarity with hardware interfaces and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422
Experience using UML to visualize software architecture and design
Exposure to software development lifecycles including Waterfall and Agile
Knowledge of software configuration management
Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
Strong written and interpersonal communication
Experience leading teams or projects in a technical capacity

Security and eligibility

Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a government security clearance.

Location and role type

Onsite position in Tucson, AZ. The work site is located at 801 E Hermans Rd, Building 801.

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2mo ago

Senior Software Engineer with Test Solutions

Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

2mo ago Closed

$87k - $165k/yr Full time Senior DevOps Git

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 26, 2026).

Job Description

Raytheon seeks a Senior Software Engineer with Test Solutions to design, develop, integrate, and maintain software for test equipment used in weapon system product development. This on-site role is based in Tucson, AZ and involves building applications, libraries, and instrument drivers while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and integrate object oriented software applications using C# and C++ within Microsoft Visual Studio on a Windows operating system.
Prioritize multiple software engineering tasks and manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation to ensure reliable operation.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team to achieve project goals.
Develop and derive requirements for software products to support program objectives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
Five years of experience developing and integrating software applications in languages including C, C#, and C++, in a test environment, with additional experience in Java, Python, or Visual Basic.
Proficiency with Windows operating system and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Technologies

C#, C++, C, Java, Python, Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Studio
Windows
TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422
UML
Azure DevOps Server, GitHub

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paternity leave
Paid time off, holidays
Annual short-term and long-term incentive programs

Qualifications We Prefer

Familiarity with computer architecture and hardware optimization techniques
Experience developing software drivers for operation of computer hardware interfaces
Knowledge of hardware interfaces and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
Exposure to laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters
Proficiency with Unified Modeling Language (UML) for visualizing software architecture and design
Experience with software development lifecycles, including Waterfall and Agile
Familiarity with software configuration management principles
Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

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2mo ago

Senior Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment

Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

2mo ago Closed

$132k - $252k/yr Full time Senior Automation Azure

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 26, 2026).

Job Description

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off and holidays
Annual incentive compensation programs

This onsite role in Tucson, AZ offers an opportunity to lead the development of test equipment for DoD programs. You will manage cost and schedule, ensure software and hardware integration, and collaborate with senior stakeholders. The position carries a competitive salary range of USD 132,400 to 251,600 per year and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Guide multidisciplined teams in the development of test equipment
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a production environment
Contribute to cost and schedule management planning
Provide updates to senior management on project status
Troubleshoot software and test equipment
Develop requirements for software products
Demonstrate strong written and interpersonal communication with Program Management

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten years of relevant prior experience, or an advanced degree with seven years of relevant experience
At least ten years developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic
At least ten years of professional engineering experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software and ensure integrity of the software products
Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
Familiarity with laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software such as NI VISA, NI Measurement and Automation Explorer, NI Switch Executive
Typically two years of experience managing Test Equipment on a DoD compliant information systems, leading efforts as a program manager or project team lead
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Technologies

C++
C#
Java
Python
Visual Basic
Windows Operating System
Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
NI VISA
NI Measurement and Automation Explorer
NI Switch Executive
IBM Rhapsody
Cameo System Modeler
Cameo Enterprise Architecture
UML
TCP/IP
UDP
RS-422

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3mo ago

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Leidos Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

3mo ago Closed

$87k - $157k/yr Full time Backend Developer Apache Airflow API

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 24, 2026).

Job Description

The role of Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer at Leidos focuses on designing, building, and maintaining backend services, REST APIs, and data-driven logic within a Linux environment. The core team operates from Gaithersburg, MD with onsite support across multiple cities, and this position is based onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Location

Tucson, AZ (onsite)

Salary

USD 87,100 - 157,450 per year

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend components using Java or Python
Develop and sustain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations
Apply object oriented design principles to create 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
Adhere to coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of experience, or a 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, 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
RESTful APIs
SQL
Linux
Apache Airflow
Spring Boot
Django
GitLab
Jenkins
Docker
OpenShift
AWS
Azure

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income protection
Paid leave
Retirement benefits

Why this role stands out

High impact: Contributes to a widely used application that informs real time decision making
High visibility: Works with engineering teams and mission stakeholders across programs
Career growth: Deepens expertise in backend development, API design, and scalable systems
Challenging work: Engages with complex backend features beyond routine maintenance

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3mo ago

Backend Software Engineer

Leidos Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

3mo ago Closed

$108k - $195k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python Apache Airflow

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 24, 2026).

Job Description

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package along with Health and Wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement security. This onsite Backend Software Engineer role in Tucson, AZ focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs for a high-visibility data analysis application in a Linux environment, using Java or Python. The position requires a Master’s degree and at least six years of experience in backend development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income protection
Paid leave
Retirement

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
Design and implement RESTful services to support application functionality and integrations
Apply strong object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and performance
Coordinate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, and translate requirements into backend integrations
Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to backend architecture decisions
Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 6–10 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
Strong professional experience developing backend applications in Java or Python
Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable application functionality
Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
Confident working in Linux-based environments
Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately complex and complex technical challenges

Technologies

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

Why this role stands out

High impact contributions powering a widely used data analysis platform with real-time decision capabilities
High visibility through direct collaboration with engineering teams and mission stakeholders
Career growth opportunities in backend architecture, API design, and scalable systems
Challenging work building and optimizing complex backend features

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Developer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer with Test Solutions

Senior Software Engineer with Test Solutions

Senior Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

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