Application Development Manager/ Software Engineer Manager

Leidos is searching for a Software Engineer Manager to lead a team of 10-15 software engineers for one of our federal law enforcement customers. If you meet the basic requirements below, please apply for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage Software Development Teams: Directly supervise, manage and lead software development teams in the implementation of software development practices, ensuring collaboration and communication across teams.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in software development and security.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Collaborate with other departments, such as security and operations, to integrate security practices into the development process and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Promote a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the development teams, fostering innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure Compliance and Security: Ensure that all software development activities comply with relevant regulations, security standards and implement measures to protect against security threats.
• Provide Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in DevSecOps practices.
• Stay Current with Industry Trends: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in DevSecOps and software development and apply them to improve processes and technologies within the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s and 8 years’ experience or additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree (example; High School diploma with 12 years’ experience).
• Minimum 6 years of full-time experience in software engineering. 
• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in personnel management or team lead experience. 

Proficiency and/or knowledge of the following:

• Angular, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS & HTML, Material UI, JAVA
• AWS Cloud, EKS, Kubernetes, Kafka, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Microsoft SQL Server/Postgres, microservices, REST, GraphQL

• Proficiency with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
• Experience with issue management systems such as Jira, Digital AI, Redmine
• Excellent verbal and written skills to work effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor technical teams, with a focus on collaborative development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Must have a US Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance specific to this customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing large teams (15+ Direct Reports) across multiple projects
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation including hiring and pay planning
• Experience managing a team working on Government Contracts.
• Knowledge of DevOps frameworks – CICD, IaC, Automation
• Project/Team Management Certifications such as CAPM, PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, PgMP

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.