Software Engineer V

Leidos

. Lead the design, development, modernization, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex software solutions supporting OJP digital products and services .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, modular APIs and application components, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD processes. Proven ability to lead software engineering efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in complex digital service environments.

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API Development and IntegrationAgile Software DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesCI/CD ImplementationRoot-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPI DesignData IntegrationAutomated TestingCloud-Hosted ApplicationsRESTful APIsConfiguration ManagementSecurity ScanningInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Deployment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration with StakeholdersMentoring Software EngineersTechnical Design Reviews

Tools & Technologies

WSO2 API ManagerAzure DevOpsJenkinsDockerGitGitHubAWS GovCloudSplunkAnsible TowerTenable

Certifications & Qualifications

API Management CertificationAzure DevOps CertificationGitHub CertificationCloud CertificationDevOps Certification

Industry Keywords

OJP Digital ProductsFederal EnterpriseIdentity and Access ManagementOAuth 2.0SAMLSCIMCompliance-as-CodeFinOpsModernization RoadmapsTechnical Debt Reduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerJenkinsSOAPSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, modernization, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex software solutions supporting OJP digital products and services
Analyze technical complaints, production issues, recurring defects, integration failures, performance problems, and customer-reported issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement durable software corrections
Design and implement secure, modular, interoperable APIs, application components, data integrations, and automation
Provide senior engineering support for WSO2 API Manager API development and integration, including API creation, publication, lifecycle management, governance, testing, monitoring, and rate-limiting support
Lead API integrations for OJP’s Identity and Access Management System, including Okta, SailPoint, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, and SAML integrations
Lead CI/CD, automated code and data testing, security scanning, deployment automation, Infrastructure as Code, compliance-as-code, configuration management, logging, monitoring, and release-management practices
Support current-state implementations and deploy future-state solutions from proof of concept through production and end-to-end integration
Coordinate with networking and security teams on patching, vulnerability remediation, Authority to Operate or Authority to Test activities, and cross-product responsibilities
Lead code reviews, technical design reviews, engineering standards development, and technical-debt reduction
Evaluate recurring engineering problems and recommend refactoring, automation, consolidation, standardization, or modernization actions
Develop and use technical and product-delivery measures covering product health, backlog age, cycle time, lead time to change, defects, release readiness, reliability, and operational performance
Support FinOps and cost optimization by improving resource utilization and reducing unnecessary costs
Investigate and resolve help desk tickets and technical issues involving Data Integration and DevSecOps products
Mentor software engineers and help product teams adopt Agile, DevSecOps, automated testing, secure-development, documentation, and continuous-improvement practices
Present technical findings, root-cause analyses, engineering recommendations, modernization options, and implementation roadmaps to 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 six (6) years of progressively responsible software engineering experience developing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise applications
Experience designing and implementing complex application enhancements, APIs, system integrations, and automated tests
Experience with Agile software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, configuration management, and secure software development practices
Experience with Git-based source control and one or more CI/CD, build, deployment, or automation platforms
Experience developing or supporting RESTful APIs, web services, data integrations, and authentication and authorization mechanisms
Experience with cloud-hosted or containerized applications and automated deployment practices
Experience troubleshooting complex application, integration, deployment, or production issues and performing root-cause analysis
Strong understanding of software design principles, automated testing, maintainability, reliability, and secure engineering practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams
Must satisfy citizenship, residency, background-investigation, and Public Trust requirements applicable to the task order
Preferred: Experience supporting DOJ, OJP, or another complex Federal enterprise or digital-service environment
Preferred: Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible Tower, Git or GitHub, Docker, AWS GovCloud, WSO2 API Manager, Splunk, StatusCake, Tenable, Acunetix, Guardium, or comparable technologies
Preferred: Experience with API management, API lifecycle management, integration engineering, or identity integration using Okta, SailPoint, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, SAML, REST, JSON, XML, or SOAP
Preferred: Experience with Infrastructure as Code, compliance-as-code, automated security testing, CI/CD security scanning, monitoring, observability, FinOps, or automated operational reporting
Preferred: Experience with enterprise architecture standards, technology rationalization, Alternatives Analysis, modernization roadmaps, or product/platform consolidation
Preferred: Relevant training or certifications in API management, Azure DevOps, GitHub, cloud, DevOps, software engineering, security, or related technologies