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Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer

Leidos

$126,100 - $227,950
Jul 31, 2025
Columbia, MD, USA
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Leidos is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development and evolution of a Kubernetes-native platform used to orchestrate and deploy workloads within its own cluster, to support National Security.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Go (Golang), TypeScript, Python, HTML, CSS.
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes (including Helm, ArgoCD) and container orchestration (RKE2).
  • Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
  • Expertise in infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and cloud-native ecosystems (e.g., Rancher, CaaS).
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye) and Agile/CI workflows.
  • Experience with Linux/UNIX administration and SIGINT dataflows.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, MinIO in production.

Responsibilities

  • Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
  • Develop and maintain containerized microservices with modern web-based UI/UX.
  • Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go, TypeScript, and Python.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and system integration.
  • Improve platform observability and event-driven system performance.
  • Maintain robust documentation and enforce internal development standards.
  • Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.

Other

  • Bachelors Degree in a technical field and 12 or more years experience
  • 12+ years of experience of professional software development
  • Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Exceptional debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting