Application Developer (SWE-2)

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Application Developer in our Intel Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!   

Job Summary:

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

Seeking a motivated Application Developer to join the Eurasia & Western Hemisphere mission.  The Developer will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, data scientists, and analysts to capture requirements then design, develop and deploy end-to-end technical solutions that deliver immediate operational impact to mission workflows.   

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Mission Focus: By working within the cloud environment and customer specific data repositories, create user-facing applications, develop and maintain RESTful APIs, incorporate data visualizations, and establish CI/CD pipelines for secure deployment. Successful solutions will deliver immediate operational value to the analysts.
• Technical Proficiency: Develop end-to-end applications that integrate front-end U/I with back-end services to support analyst workflows. Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant development experience or equivalent. Proficiency with Python, PySpark, Java, Javascript; solid experience with XKS, Mission Data Repositories, GM, LABBENCH, PRESSUREWAVE, Elasticsearch, Git repositories.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Docker, Kubernetes, collection cycle, database queries.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

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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:

July 28, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.