Software Developer at Leidos in Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Summary: Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer to support system-of-systems interoperability assessments and advance data-centricity initiatives at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions while collaborating with other engineers and analysts to deliver actionable insights. Responsibilities: - Support system engineering life cycle for software and hardware data collection components, including designing, developing, maintaining, testing, and deploying software solutions - Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following established coding standards - Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers - Participate in an agile development environment with sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives - Write documentation, including technical specifications and user guides - Design and implement database schemas and develop triggers and queries to support analysis - Work on automating processes, creating scripts, and improving efficiency of workflows - Proactively identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions - Research and explore new technologies and create prototypes to demonstrate their potential - Interact with customers and functional peer groups to gain cooperation regarding solution design and approaches to operations Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures - Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as C#, Java, C++, or JavaScript - Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL) - Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Strong communication and teamwork skills - Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies - Current baseline certification meeting IAT-2 (e.g. CompTIA Security+) - Professional writing and oral presentation skills and Microsoft Office proficiency - Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance - Capable of lifting 40 lbs - Must be a U.S. Citizen Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with web development frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js - Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP - Experience with Agile development and software testing methodologies - Understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, ports, sockets, and network layers - Familiarity with data serialization formats, such as JSON, XML, and Protobuf - Experience with data archival and recovery activities - Some experience with APIs and client/server architecture is beneficial Required Skills: C#, React, MySQL Important Skills: Agile development, CompTIA Security+, Git Benefits: Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement