Lead Software Engineer

Ready for your next career step? We are seeking talented Software Engineers with 8+ years hands-on experience to join our dynamic Agile software teams in Omaha, Nebraska. This opportunity will provide professional growth that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity to expand your skills in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and rewarding environment.As a leader, you will architect, design, build, and enhance highly available and scalable systems used by customers worldwide. You will direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. Additionally, you will determine and recommend the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints.All work will be on site in Leidos' facility in Omaha, Nebraska. We can provide relocation assistance for motivated individuals interested in relocation to the location.Primary ResponsibilitiesAll aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery model.Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application, and serve as a technical lead on medium to large, complex projects.Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.Communicate progress against plan to senior engineers and project managers, including identifying risks, opportunities, and dependencies.Ensure team adheres to Agile processes and software engineering best practices.As needed, mentor other engineers in the art of building complex, web scale systems.Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as Java.Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with your teams.Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing.Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.Develop maintainable code that implements user stories.Develop automated tests leveraging a continuous integration process.Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of software engineering experience.Strong proficiency with Java and/or C++ and with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST, JSON, and JavaScript.Proficiency with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.Experience delivering an entire piece of a system or application.Experience serving as a technical lead.Deep understanding of software design patterns.Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git).Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., Jira).Proficiency with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).Proficiency with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain up to a TS/SCI.Preferred QualificationsExperience with USSTRATCOM Nuclear Planning process.Experience with the use of the Air Vehicle Planning System (APS) for mission planning.Final DoD TS/SCI Clearance.DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification.Original Posting Date:

2024-11-01Pay Range:Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00The 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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