Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer
Senior Kubernetes Software Engineer
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Job Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). 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:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the development and evolution of a Kubernetes-native platform used to orchestrate and deploy workloads within its own cluster. This role combines backend architecture modern UI/UX and cloud-native technologies requiring deep technical expertise and cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities include:
Own and advance a Kubernetes-native workload orchestration application.
Develop and maintain containerized microservices with modern web-based UI/UX.
Implement cloud-native components leveraging Go TypeScript and Python.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and system integration.
Improve platform observability and event-driven system performance.
Maintain robust documentation and enforce internal development standards.
Support infrastructure provisioning and automation via Ansible and IaC tools.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in a technical field and 12 or more years experience
12 years of experience of professional software development
Proficiency in Go (Golang) TypeScript Python HTML CSS.
Strong experience with Kubernetes (including Helm ArgoCD) and container orchestration (RKE2).
Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
Expertise in infrastructure provisioning Ansible CM and cloud-native ecosystems (e.g. Rancher CaaS).
Exceptional debugging problem-solving and communication skills.
- Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira Bamboo Fisheye) and Agile/CI workflows.
Experience with Linux/UNIX administration and SIGINT dataflows.
Hands-on experience with Kafka NiFi MetalLB MinIO in production.
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus Grafana) and Rancher Suite (Harvester Longhorn KubeVirt).
Infrastructure automation using cloud-init or Terraform.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.
Prior work with AWS technologies (EKS S3 Lambda RDS).
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!
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
July 30 2025For 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 $126100.00 - $227950.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
