Leidos National Security Sector is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Chinook Program to lead design and development efforts for scalable applications and services that power GEOINT production, data services, and mission user interfaces, working closely with customer Product Owners, architects, and cross-functional agile teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions on classified cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, and REST APIs
- Object-oriented Programming: Python, Java, and JavaScript
- Advanced Programming: Go
- Front-end and Back-end Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte.
- Cloud Development: AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
- Relational Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
- Proficiency with AWS (C2S/GovCloud) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead software engineer and technical advisor for mission applications under the Chinook program.
- Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade microservices and APIs that support GEOINT data workflows.
- Lead agile development sprints, provide guidance on architectural decisions, and enforce DevSecOps best practices.
- Build and optimize containerized applications for deployment in classified AWS (C2S/GovCloud) or IC ITE environments.
- Collaborate with customer stakeholders, analysts, and development teams to translate mission needs into software solutions.
- Ensure solutions comply with customer and IC-wide cybersecurity, data governance, and open standards (OGC, NSG, etc.).
- Mentor junior engineers, provide code reviews, and contribute to technical roadmap and documentation.
Other
- Must have a Top Secret with SCI eligibility and able to obtain a Polygraph.
- US citizenship is required per contract.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
- In depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- Solid understanding of customer specific data types and standards, such as OGC WMS/WFS, NSG, and GEOINT workflows.
