Real job — pulled straight from Leidos’s careers page · Verified August 20, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Leidos is hiring a Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Chantilly, VA role ($131k–$237k). Apply directly on Leidos's careers page below.
Software Engineer Expert
Location: Chantilly, VA
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Software Developer for a technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Software Engineer will work with a large team of developers, software engineers and data engineers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Knowledge/experience with the development of Cloudformation scripts to generate network and application
- infrastructure in a repeatable fashion
- Ability to write custom scripts to install and configure code in EC2 instances
- Experience with Python.
- Develop Java, Angular, and Python applications that leverage Neo4j and Elasticsearch
- Ability to Implement NodeJS PM2 for application monitoring and resiliency
- Utilized SAFe agile techniques to manage workload
- Leverage Amazon Web Services
- Experience creating RESTful API
Required Quals;
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Requires a BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have experience with the Cloud / Amazon Web Services
- Prior experience reading and developing solutions to customer requirements
- Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Spring, Maven, Rundeck
Desired Quals
- Certification - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience with Containers
FIP
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 11, 2026For 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:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Software Engineer at Leidos?
The estimated salary range for Software Engineer at Leidos is $131,000 - $237,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Software Engineer at Leidos?
The required skills for Software Engineer at Leidos include: CloudFormation, Python, Java, Angular, Elasticsearch, Node.js, AWS, REST, Git, Jenkins, Spring, Maven.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer at Leidos?
Software Engineer at Leidos is a Staff level position.
How do I apply for Software Engineer at Leidos?
You can view the full description and apply for Software Engineer at Leidos on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/leidos-software-engineer-expert-31adf.