Senior Python Developer
At a glance
Senior Backend Engineering role at Leidos. Chantilly · full-time · $131,300–$237,350 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep the deployed application running by diagnosing issues and handling ongoing maintenance
- Bring new users onto the system and manage their access
- Find and assess data sources and technologies that can meet program needs
- Coordinate with data providers and technical partners, arranging discussions and documenting what they offer
- Check security limits and access rules while supporting the application and its integrations
What you bring
- At least four years working as a Python developer, or ten years of relevant experience without a degree
- A technical bachelor's or master's degree, or the stated experience alternative
- U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph
- Strong Linux administration, Python and shell scripting, Docker, and Kubernetes skills
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced Python developer who can troubleshoot a deployed application, support users, and work with technical partners. You must be a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI and a counterintelligence polygraph clearance. The role can be based in Columbia, Maryland, or Chantilly, Virginia.
From the employer
Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next of capabilities.
Job Description:
Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers as we transition a state-of-the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers. This role sits at the intersection of helping end users, developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners to integrate new datasets and technologies. This position can be in Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia.
Minimum Requirements
US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
Four years of experience in a Python Development role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in software development in Python
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
Experience with user management and onboarding new users
Experience with Twelve-Factor App methodology
Linux system administration experience
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Specific Duties
Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
Onboard and managing new users
Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
Understand security restrictions and access requirements
Education Requirements
BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience
Technical Skills
Expertise with Linux system administration
Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python)
Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating)
Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 31, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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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