Software Engineer (Front Office Domain Lead)

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We are looking for a Software Engineer with a background in software development to support a major UK Government programme from locations throughout the UK.

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
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THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

You will lead a transition team responsible for taking over support, maintenance, and ongoing development of complex front-office applications from an incumbent software team. Working closely with the programme delivery manager, fellow technical specialists, external partners, and customer teams, you will establish and implement the technical strategy for a successful knowledge transfer and seamless transition. You will undertake the following activities:

• Analysis of complex application landscapes and technical requirements;
• Direction and participation in knowledge transfer activities from the incumbent team;
• Provision of technical leadership and guidance to your transition team and broader stakeholders;
• Assessment  of support, maintenance, and development processed with a focus on efficiency and service continuity;
• Creation of comprehensive technical specifications and documentation;
• Planning, estimation, and scheduling of transition tasks;
• Collaboration with customer teams to ensure successful handover and ongoing operations.

PROFILE

Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of designing, developing, and supporting client facing applications in cloud environments (Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud);
• Strong analytical skills for assessing existing application landscapes and determining optimal transition approaches;
• Experience planning and executing knowledge transfer activities from incumbent teams;
• Expertise in development and support of .NET, SQL, JavaScript, and XML technologies;
• Knowledge of integration services and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) including PEPPOL standards;
• Knowledge of Oracle products and integration services;
• Excellent documentation skills including creating High-Level and Low-Level Designs and supporting transition documentation;
• Experience of standard engineering and service management methodologies;
• Demonstrated ability to lead small technical teams through complex transitions;
• Strong communication skills for managing stakeholder relationships during transition periods.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Android application development and support
• Experience with identity management solutions, particularly Azure Entra ID;
• Skill in translating technical discussions into business terms;
• Experience creating and sustaining relationships with vendors, providers, and contractors;
• Design and implementation of solutions in high-availability, business-critical environments

This position is a full time, permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SC clearance.  Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidos sites 

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:
Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: 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.