Senior Software Engineer developing high - quality software solutions for various clients at 8th Light. Collaborating with teams to implement innovative technologies and drive project success.
About the role
- Senior Software Engineer at Leidos providing technical leadership and driving software solutions. Collaborating within agile teams to deliver high-quality software products using Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for software solutions using Java, Rust, JavaScript, and React
- Lead and influence multiple Agile scrum teams, ensuring alignment on architecture, standards, and delivery goals
- Own and drive complex, cross-team technical initiatives from concept through production
- Mentor and coach engineers across experience levels, supporting career growth and technical excellence
- Serve as a technical escalation point for design, implementation, and production issues
- Partner with engineering managers and product owners on roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution
- Promote best practices in automated testing, CI/CD, code quality, and secure development
- Guide teams in leveraging generative AI tools to improve development efficiency and software quality
- Lead architectural reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making forums
- Ensure software solutions are scalable, maintainable, performant, and user-centered
- Incorporate user feedback and operational insights to drive continuous product improvement
- Contribute hands-on to critical areas of the codebase as needed
Requirements
- US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of professional software development experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
- Deep expertise in one or more of Java, Rust, JavaScript, or React, with the ability to guide teams across the full stack
- Proven experience in technical leadership, team leadership, or staff/lead engineering roles
- Strong background working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading teams using Jira or similar tools
- Demonstrated experience driving architecture and solution design across teams
- Strong experience with automated testing strategies and continuous delivery
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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