Leidos is seeking an experienced Software Technical Lead to support a mission-critical NATO program, providing technical leadership for the design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of secure software applications that support military mission planning and operations.
The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary software team, guide technical decisions, and partner closely with program leadership and customer stakeholders to ensure software is delivered on schedule and in accordance with program requirements, security standards, and quality expectations. This position requires approximately 15% international travel.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as technical lead for software development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Lead and mentor software engineers, GIS developers, database developers, testers, and other technical specialists.
Provide technical direction, review design and code, resolve complex technical issues, and uphold software engineering standards.
Support Product Owner performing software requirements analysis, estimation, planning, and traceability.
Partner with the Product Owner and stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, sprint reviews, and release planning.
Translate military mission-planning and operational needs into actionable software requirements and technical solutions.
Coordinate across systems engineering, cybersecurity, test, infrastructure, database, and program-management teams.
Report technical status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to program leadership and customer representatives.
Conduct demonstrations to customers and stakeholders, formal testing, installations, training, and operational events, including international travel as needed.
Conduct troubleshooting, communication, technical documentation, and customer-facing skills.
Work effectively with geographically distributed and international teams.
Basic Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with Agile software development, including requirements management, backlog planning, estimation, and release delivery.
Experience with databases such as SQL and Oracle.
Experience with User Interface Design and workflow.
At least 10 years of experience serving as a Software Technical Lead, Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in military mission planning or experience as a military operations analyst.
Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, and Python.
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, or other enterprise geospatial technologies.
Experience with WildFly, JBoss, or a comparable Java application server.
Experience with ActiveMQ, JMS, or similar enterprise messaging technologies.
Experience designing and integrating RESTful services, enterprise applications, databases, and external system interfaces.
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August 6, 2026
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 $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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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