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L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities. We are building with an AI-first engineering mindset, embracing emerging AI capabilities and modern development practices to accelerate delivery, improve software quality, and continuously evolve how we design and build mission-critical systems. This role operates within a SAFe/Agile framework as part of an Agile Release Train (ART) delivering iterative value across the program.\nIn this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing microservices-based applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven systems is advantageous. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation\nThis is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home, i f you are located within a commutable distance (Less than 1 hour's drive one-way during normal traffic) from Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. However, if you do not reside within a commutable distance, you may be considered for a 100% remote role.\nThis role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You’ll work on software that directly supports national air traffic operations, applying AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign and develop microservices that form the backbone of the L-CAP automation platform \nCollaborate with architects to translate system designs into robust, scalable implementations \nImplement RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations within a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture \nIntegrate with relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data consistency and performance \nPerform performance tuning and optimization of services operating in distributed environments \nConduct and lead code reviews, enforcing coding standards and best practices across the team \nMentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth \nTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning multiple services, APIs, and infrastructure layers \nContribute to technical documentation including design documents, API specifications, and runbooks \nParticipate actively in SAFe/Agile ceremonies and contribute to PI planning and backlog refinement \nPerform performance engineering activities including profiling, optimization, and latency analysis for distributed ATC services \nMaintain interface stability and backward compatibility when modernizing existing operational software into service-based implementations \nModernize legacy ATC automation functions into cloud-native service implementations preserving operational behavior and performance characteristics \nEmbrace an AI-first engineering culture by actively adopting AI-assisted development tools, automation, and modern engineering practices that improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity. \nCore Technical Qualifications:\n Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree). A completed Master's degree will account for 2 additional years of experience below.\nExperience AND knowledge will drive level: 2 or more years\n\nProficiency in Java or C++ with demonstrated experience building production software \nExperience designing and developing microservices-based applications \nStrong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation \nExperience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures \nProficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices \nExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) \nSolid experience with Git and collaborative development workflows \nFamiliarity with Agile/SAFe frameworks and iterative delivery \nStrong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills \nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust \nExperience with performance engineering including profiling, benchmarking, and optimization of distributed services \nKnowledge of interface stability practices and API versioning for service-based architectures \nExperience modernizing legacy software into service-oriented or microservice implementations \nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust\nU.S. citizenship required\nSuccessful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer\nPreferred / Desired Qualifications\nPython programming proficiency \nExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) \nCloud platform experience (AWS, Azure) including managed services \nExperience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and streaming architectures \nKnowledge of domain-driven design and data mesh patterns \nExperience in aviation, defense, or safety-critical software domains \nFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) \nExperience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing, intelligent debugging) \nExperience with performance-critical distributed systems in operational or real-time environments \nDesired but not required: Commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.\nWhy Leidos?\nYou’ll work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter - every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.\nIf you’re excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments - and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut - we’d like to talk.\nATMC\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 15, 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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