Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Software Developer to contribute to the Air Traffic Management program, focusing on software development activities, AI-assisted tools, and improving coding productivity. The role involves collaborating with a team to analyze system requirements, develop code, and troubleshoot software issues.
Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team
Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities
Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation
Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns
Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools
Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support
Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities
Preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
