Software Engineering Lead

Leidos

. Lead the design, development, modernization, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise software applications supporting NIH/NCI scientific, clinical, and business operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise software development initiatives, utilizing Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and cloud technologies, particularly within NIH/NCI environments. Proficient in modern programming languages and database management, ensuring compliance with Federal cybersecurity standards.

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Agile MethodologiesDevSecOps ImplementationCloud-Native Application DevelopmentJava ProgrammingDatabase Administration

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonRubyOracleNoSQL DatabasesMongoDBAWS Cloud ServicesCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ClinicalC3DOracle WebLogicLambdaS3API GatewayCloudFrontDynamoDBAuroraNeptune

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust / ADPII Clearance

Industry Keywords

NIHNCIHHSFISMAFedRAMPSection 508Secure Software Development LifecycleEnterprise ArchitectureBPMNArchiMate

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSCloudCyber SecurityDynamoDBJavaMongoDBNoSQLOraclePythonRubySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, modernization, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise software applications supporting NIH/NCI scientific, clinical, and business operations
Provide technical leadership across the full Software Development Lifecycle using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Establish and enforce software engineering best practices, coding standards, configuration management, and DevSecOps processes supporting CI/CD
Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Python, Ruby, Oracle, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, AWS cloud services, and serverless computing
Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including application migration, containerization, automation, and cloud-native solutions within NIH/NCI-managed AWS environments
Design, implement, and support application hosting environments using on-premises and cloud infrastructure
Oversee database design, administration, security, and data integrity
Collaborate with business analysts, quality assurance teams, systems engineers, and Government stakeholders on requirements, demonstrations, production operations, and user training
Support software quality assurance, IV&V, automated testing, code reviews, and release management
Ensure compliance with NIH, NCI, HHS, FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, and cybersecurity requirements
Provide technical leadership for Oracle Clinical, C3D, Oracle WebLogic, and related clinical research application environments
Prepare technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and engineering recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5 years leading enterprise software development teams on large Federal IT programs
Demonstrated experience supporting NIH, HHS, CMS, or other Federal civilian agencies
Strong knowledge of modern software development methodologies, Agile frameworks, DevSecOps, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Hands-on experience with Java, Python, Ruby, Oracle, RESTful APIs, and modern software engineering frameworks
Experience implementing DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, automated testing, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, CloudFront, DynamoDB, Aurora, Neptune, Redshift, QLDB, and related cloud technologies
Experience with containerization, cloud migration, application hosting, and enterprise application modernization
Experience designing and administering relational and NoSQL databases, including Oracle and MongoDB
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and modeling techniques, including BPMN and ArchiMate
Experience supporting Federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, and secure authentication technologies such as SAML
Experience collaborating with Government stakeholders, business analysts, quality assurance teams, and technical staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / ADPII Clearance