Development Lead

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is currently pursuing an opportunity for a Development Lead to work in Tampa Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Enterprise Development Application and Training (EDAT) mission. In this mission we are focused on providing innovative datadriven solutions and enterprise architecture enhancements to enable seamless operations across USSOCOMs global network. The program emphasizes rapid development and deployment of technologies to enhance the mobility and readiness of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in both combat and noncombat scenarios. Key tasks include program management application development training support and technology integration to maintain USSOCOMs operational edge. The EDAT program underscores agility and adaptability ensuring SOF professionals have access to the information and tools they need to meet evolving mission requirements.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Lead the design development and implementation of advanced applications and software solutions aligned with the EDAT programs objectives.
• Oversee endtoend software development life cycles (SDLC) including requirements analysis design coding testing and deployment for enterprise and cloudbased systems.
• Drive the integration of cuttingedge technologies to enhance USSOCOMs operational capabilities focusing on emerging technology solutions DevSecOps practices and containerized microservices.
• Promote innovation by identifying and implementing advanced development frameworks tools and methodologies.
• Establish and enforce coding standards development best practices and quality assurance processes to ensure highperforming and secure applications.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide mentorship to development teams to ensure alignment with program and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including engineering data science and program management to ensure cohesive delivery of solutions.
• Engage with USSOCOM stakeholders to capture requirements present progress updates and demonstrate technical solutions.
• Ensure the creation of detailed technical documentation including system architecture design specifications and user guides.
• Provide training and support to development teams and endusers to facilitate smooth adoption of new applications.

Basic Qualifications.

• BS degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related field with 8 to 12 years of experience. 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• One security certification is required such as CompTIA Security CISSP or CISM.
• Experience in software development with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive experience in fullstack application development using modern programming languages such as Java Python C# or JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular React).
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) DevSecOps pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams in highstakes missioncritical environments.
• Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) NIST standards and DoD security policies.

Preferred Qualifications.

• MS degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related field with 610 years of experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture serverless computing and modern development frameworks for highperformance applications.
• Expertise in AI/ML integration and big data processing for scalable and intelligent software solutions.
• Familiarity with USSOCOMs operational environment mission requirements and the SOF Information Environment (SIE).
• Prior experience in developing applications for DoD or federal government agencies with strict compliance standards.
• Proven ability to identify and implement technology solutions to address complex operational challenges and missioncritical requirements.
• Experience in conducting gap analyses and providing strategic recommendations for technology advancements.
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills to align development activities with program goals engineering teams and USSOCOM priorities.

Original Posting:

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:

The 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.