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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to system-of-systems interoperability assessments and advance Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) data-centricity initiatives. As a JAD Software Engineer, you will work alongside other experienced software engineers, data scientists, and analysts, applying your skills to solve real-world challenges in a dynamic and impactful environment. You will contribute to delivering actionable insights to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, directly enhancing Joint Force capabilities.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nSupport system engineering life cycle for software and hardware data collection components, including designing, developing, maintaining, testing, and deploying software solutions.\nWrite clean, well-documented, and testable code following established coding standards.\nParticipate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.\nParticipate in an agile development environment with sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.\nWrite documentation, including technical specifications and user guides.\nDesign and implement database schemas and develop triggers and queries to support analysis.\nWork on automating processes, creating scripts, and improving efficiency of workflows.\nProactively identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.\nResearch and explore new technologies and create prototypes to demonstrate their potential.\nInteract with customers and functional peer groups to gain cooperation regarding solution design and approaches to operations.\nExample Project Areas\nWeb Development: Building and improving web applications using React for user interfaces.\nBackend Development: Developing and maintaining backend services using C# and MySQL relational databases.\nSpecialized Data Parsing & Interpretation: Develop software to parse and interpret data adhering to specific military standards.\nNetworking and Data Protocol Interfacing: Design, implement, and test code to interface with different data protocols, such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, UDP, gRPC, Serial Communications, and Custom Protocols.\nDesktop application development: Debug or develop new features in standalone Windows desktop applications.\nBasic Qualifications:\nUS Citizen with at least an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.\nBachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or Master's degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nStrong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures.\nProficiency in at least one programming language, such as C#, Java, C++, or JavaScript.\nFamiliarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).\nFamiliarity with version control systems, such as Git.\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nAbility to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.\nCurrent baseline certification meeting IAT-2 (e.g. CompTIA Security+)\nProfessional writing and oral presentation skills and Microsoft Office proficiency\nPreferred Qualifications:\nUS Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to maintain that clearance during your employment with Leidos.\nExperience with web development frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.\nExperience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.\nExperience with Agile development and software testing methodologies.\nUnderstanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, ports, sockets, and network layers.\nFamiliarity with data serialization formats, such as JSON, XML, and Protobuf.\nExperience with data archival and recovery activities\nSome experience with APIs and client/server architecture is beneficial.\nDABAOPP1\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:\nNovember 6, 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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