Software Engineer II

Leidos

. Develop, modify, test, debug, and maintain software components supporting OJP digital products, integrations, APIs, automation, and internal platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, including API management, cloud platforms, and CI/CD practices. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of translating technical requirements into functional software solutions.

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API Development and IntegrationCI/CD Pipeline SupportAgile Development PracticesGit-Based Source ControlCloud Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAPI ManagementAutomated TestingDebuggingIntegration PatternsREST APIsJSONSecurity ScanningTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsJenkinsAnsibleDockerAWS GovCloudWSO2 API ManagerGitHubLinux

Certifications & Qualifications

API Management CertificationAzure DevOps CertificationCloud CertificationDevOps CertificationSoftware Engineering Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Digital-Service EnvironmentOJPDOJPublic Trust RequirementsSection 508 Accessibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerJenkinsLinuxSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, modify, test, debug, and maintain software components supporting OJP digital products, integrations, APIs, automation, and internal platforms
Improve existing applications and services through approved enhancements, defect corrections, refactoring, and technical-debt reduction
Translate user stories, acceptance criteria, customer needs, and technical requirements into working software using Agile practices
Create and maintain automated unit, integration, regression, API, and data tests
Participate in Git-based source-control workflows, code reviews, pull requests, branching, merging, and configuration management
Support CI/CD pipelines, build automation, security scanning, artifact or container workflows, and repeatable deployments
Develop, consume, test, and maintain APIs and web services using REST, JSON, XML, SOAP, and related technologies
Support API integrations with DIAMD, including Okta and SailPoint integrations using SCIM, OAuth 2.0, and SAML
Support cloud-hosted and containerized environments, including deployment, monitoring, configuration, security, patching, and troubleshooting
Investigate and resolve help desk tickets, software defects, test failures, and technical issues, escalating complex issues when appropriate
Participate in defect triage, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, sprint reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and other Agile activities
Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration information, user stories, standard operating procedures, test evidence, and implementation notes
Collaborate with software engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts, product managers, and Government stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible software engineering or application development experience
Experience developing, enhancing, debugging, testing, or maintaining enterprise or web-based applications across one or more application layers
Experience with modern source control and software-development practices, including Git-based workflows, code reviews, and automated testing
Experience working in Agile development environments and participating in iterative planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, or Kanban delivery
Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, authentication and authorization concepts, and common integration patterns
Working knowledge of CI/CD, cloud platforms, containers, automation, or Infrastructure as Code
Ability to troubleshoot software defects, test failures, integration issues, or deployment problems and document findings clearly
Strong analytical, written communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
Must satisfy the citizenship, residency, background-investigation, and Public Trust requirements applicable to the task order
Preferred: Experience supporting DOJ, OJP, or another Federal digital-service environment
Preferred: Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, AWS GovCloud, WSO2 API Manager, Git-based repositories, or Linux
Preferred: Familiarity with SCIM, OAuth 2.0, SAML, Okta, SailPoint, or comparable technologies
Preferred: Familiarity with security scanning, application monitoring, logging, observability, and vulnerability-remediation workflows
Preferred: Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility, secure software development, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices
Preferred: Relevant training or certifications in API management, Azure DevOps, GitHub, cloud, DevOps, software engineering, or related technologies