Backend Developer - Senior

Leidos hiring for Backend Developer - Senior jobs in Aurora, CO, US

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Leidos is seeking a searching for a Senior Back-End Developer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

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Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data diagnostics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence diagnostics and operations. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security demands for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

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The Opportunity:

• Lead the development of software applications and/or tools that contain logical and mathematical solutions

• Conduct initial unit testing and/or early system integration testing of developed software applications

• Investigate problems identified during test

• Prepare operating instructions for the software application and/or tool

• Apply the appropriate standards, processes and principles in his/her daily activities

• Maintain requirements tracing through to test procedures, results and associated artifacts

• Participating in the design and creation of scalable software

• Writing clean, functional code on the back-end

• Build the back-end of applications through appealing visual design

• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

• Write effective APIs

• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

• Create security and data protection settings

• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

• Write technical documentation

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty with 10 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with 8 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience in the following programming languages (at least 2):  C, C++, Java, JavaScript, & Python

• Familiarity & knowledge: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, AWS Cloud & Nifi

• Experience or knowledge in the following Areas: Agile software development, agile methodologies, agile project management, software project management, defensive cyber operations, software development life cycle management, program/project management, cross-functional team

You Might Also Have:

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command

• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office

• Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS), or System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office

• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs

• TS Clearance

Clearance Needed:

• U.S. citizenship with a current DoD Secret security clearance.

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The 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.

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.