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October 14, 2026
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Associate Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
$58K/yr - $105K/yr
Entry Level
Leidos is hiring an Associate Software Developer focused on system management for its Federal Aviation Administration Terminal Flight Data Manager program. The role supports the integration and functionality of air traffic management systems and contributes to modernizing systems used in air traffic control operations.
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Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of air traffic management systems
  • Your expertise will contribute to the modernization and enhancement of the systems that support air traffic control operations

Qualification

Required

  • Ansible - Deep experience with playbooks, roles, custom plugins, callbacks, and inventory systems
  • Python - Strong scripting, automation, and tool development
  • Bash/Shell scripting - Complex build orchestration and system automation
  • Linux system administration – Red Hat Enterprise Linux, package management, integration of Linux technologies, etc. Demands strong foundational Linux administration and management of the full lifecycle of systems from bare metal to operational deployment across multiple environments
  • Container technology - Podman/Docker, container builds, orchestration
  • Network configuration (VLANs, IP schemes, switch configs)
  • Physical hardware provisioning (PXE boot, kickstart)
  • Virtual machine lifecycle management (VMware and KVM)
  • Multi-environment deployment (dev/test/prod/lab)
  • Package ecosystem management (RPM, pip, Ansible Galaxy)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred

  • Ansible best practices
  • YAML templating and variable hierarchies
  • Ansible vault and secrets management
  • Multi-site infrastructure coordination
  • Custom Ansible plugin development
  • AI assisted development

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
  • 3 days a week in the Gaithersburg, MD office and 2 days a week from home office
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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