Software Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Leidos. Omaha · full-time · $87,100–$157,450 base.
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What you'll do
- Take software work through development, testing and release, following the project’s defined parameters
- Build maintainable JavaScript web applications that meet specifications, and test them at unit, integration and end-to-end levels
- Work with engineers to shape technical plans for new products and enhancements, keeping customer needs central
- Document designs and tests, estimate tasks, track performance measures and work around delivery blockers
- Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus and Git while handling multiple projects through to completion
What you bring
- At least four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or two years with a master’s; equivalent experience may substitute for a degree
- You are a U.S. citizen able to obtain and keep TS/SCI clearance within 365 days of starting
- You can build with modern JavaScript, HTML and CSS, and understand core software development practices
- You have hands-on experience creating JavaScript web applications and know multiple frameworks
Who this fits
This on-site Omaha role suits a mid-career engineer comfortable owning work across several projects and collaborating with other engineers. Some work from home is possible. You must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain TS/SCI clearance within the stated timeframe; an active clearance is preferred.
From the employer
Software Engineer
Omaha, NE / On-site required
No clearance required to start but needs to be clearable to TS/SCI
Ready for your next career step? The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking talented Software Engineers with 4+ years hands-on experience to join our dynamic Agile software teams in Omaha, Nebraska. This opportunity will provide professional growth that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided with a tremendous opportunity to expand your skills in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and rewarding environment.
In this role, the successful candidate has significant experience in building JavaScript-based web applications, including familiarity with multiple frameworks, strong programming fundamentals, and typical web application development and deployment processes. You must be capable of working on multiple projects at once and seeing them all through to completion, and a self-starter who is able to work through any obstacles to get the job done.
Most of the work will be on site in Leidos' facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Some level of remote/work from home is possible.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
- Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Git, development operations, collaboration, and source control tools.
- Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing.
- Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.
- Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.
- Develop maintainable code that matches specification.
- Write and execute unit, E2E, and integration tests.
- Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development and enhancements.
- Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first
Basic Qualifications:
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with 365 days of your start date with Leidos.
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Skillful with (ES6+) JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 broadly.
- Specific skills in any of the following client technologies preferred: Modern React - Tanstack Query/ReactQuery – StyleComponents – Playbook – CesiumJS - TypeScript
- Familiar with containerization (Docker/Podman).
- Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications:
- US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience with Agile development principles and methodologies
- Working knowledge of continuous integration and delivery methodologies and tools
- Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals
- Experience managing projects within the Atlassian suite of tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket).
- Familiarity with component-based web frameworks & libraries (React, Vue, Angular)
- Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (Gitlab)
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with USSTRATCOM Nuclear Planning process
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Original Posting:
October 21, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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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