Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Description If you’ve been building your skills in backend development, object‑oriented programming, and mission‑driven engineering, and you’re ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you’ll thrive here.We’re hiring a Backend Software Engineer to support a high‑visibility, data‑driven application used across the organization for analytics and reporting. You’ll help build and maintain core backend services, develop RESTful APIs, support data‑driven functionality, and contribute to ongoing system enhancements within a Linux‑based environment. Your work will directly support system reliability, performance, and data accuracy for mission stakeholders. Our primary development team operates out of Gaithersburg, MD, but we also support onsite engineers in Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; and Tucson, AZ, giving top talent multiple paths to join the mission.And while the requisition requirements may seem standard fare, the position is not; as it will join a high performing team that is changing the way digital engineering and mission operations intelligence is enabled for our customer.Why This Role Stands OutHigh Impact: Your work supports a widely used application that drives real‑time decision‑makingHigh Visibility: Collaborate with engineering teams and mission stakeholders across programsCareer Growth: Build deeper expertise in backend development, API design, and scalable systemsChallenging Work: Contribute to complex backend features — not routine maintenance tasksEssential ResponsibilitiesBackend Development:Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or PythonREST API Development:Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrationsObject-Oriented Programming:Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systemsDatabase Development:Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrievalData Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systemsLinux Environments:Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environmentsData Processing & Business Logic:Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflowsBug Fixing & Enhancements:Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issuesCode Quality:Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation effortsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4-8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 2-6 years of experienceUS CitizenshipActive TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a PolygraphProfessional experience developing object‑oriented applications in Java or PythonHands‑on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIsBasic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databasesWorking knowledge of Linux‑based environmentsAbility to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable resultsPreferred QualificationsExperience withApache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologiesExperience withSpring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworksExposure toCI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)Familiarity withcontainerization (Docker, OpenShift)Exposure tocloud environments (AWS or Azure)Experience working inAgile development environments#MARUIf 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:April 16, 2026For 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 LeidosLeidos 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 and BenefitsPay 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. 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Created: 2026-05-04