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Software Architect with Security Clearance

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Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
R-00170825 Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Leidos Digital Modernization Repeatable Offerings Organization has an exciting Software Architect position that will support and modernize cloud applications. This team is responsible for modernization of current and future mission critical applications and production support. Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the software architect and technical lead for the modernization of a family of mission critical applications that are hosted in AWS GovCloud.
  • Create and deliver key architecture and design artifacts for review and approval by key customer leadership and technical SMEs.
  • Evaluate and influence technology and solution choices that provide long term benefit to the customer; communicate those benefits to customer leadership for buy-in and approval
  • Mentor and lead the full stack technical team responsible for the development and testing of the newly modernized application suite
  • Work closely with the project management team to establish achievable milestones; ensure deliverables are completed according to plan.
  • Communicate directly with the customer and senior Leidos leadership to ensure clear status, timely updates, and key technical artifacts are delivered as defined throughout the course of the project.
  • Participate in design, development, testing, and release of key functionality for large scale custom software projects to meet customer requirements
  • Evaluate systems architectures and code for performance and security issues and suggest best practice remediation approaches to ensure highly performant and secure deployed applications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers, QA analysts, operations staff, supervisors, and clients
  • Provide team leads with technical expertise and schedule recommendations, updates and risk management approaches to ensure development activities proceed as needed BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
  • A Bachelors’ degree and 12 years of prior experience with a critical role in the development of complex software solutions and developing and supporting software applications or a Master’s with 10 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages, development methodologies, and best practices
  • Proficient in the practical application of programming languages such as React, Angular JS, Vue, JavaScript, Node JS, HTML/CSS, Bash, etc.
  • Experience working with UI/UX designer, methodology, tools; collaborative refinement and implementing to defined specifications; previous cross browser development experience
  • Experience with Microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON
  • Able to provide technical guidance and leadership to the highly skilled development team
  • Working knowledge of relational databases, database design data modeling and SQL
  • Ability to research technically complex issues and provide a clear path to resolution
  • Experienced in Agile and Scrum development methodologies and processes
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills
  • In-depth knowledge of relational databases, database design data modeling with SQL and NoSQL
  • Responsible for researching technical issues and provide a clear path to resolution with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS and Azure. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certification in relevant technologies or architecture frameworks
  • Deeply experienced with RESTful APIs, JSON, AJAX, XHTML, SOAP
  • Design and development of web services experience If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: November 20, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #Remote

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