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We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.\nBacked by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.\nLeidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:\nFlex Your Way - Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours. \nWellbeing That Matters - Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. \nLearn Without Limits - Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities. \nWork That Makes an Impact - Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities. \nBuild Your Future - Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way. \nAnd Much More - These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive. \nAbout the Team\nThe Mission Software Solutions business delivers customised and off-the-shelf software solutions to Defence, Intelligence and other Government customers. We develop and support technologies that address complex operational challenges, delivering trusted capabilities where quality, reliability and mission success are critical.\nWorking as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, business analysts and customers to ensure high-quality software solutions are delivered to support mission-critical outcomes.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing team in either Melbourne, Victoria or Canberra. This is an on-site role supporting work within a secure environment.\nYou will contribute across the software development lifecycle, applying sound engineering principles to design, develop, test, integrate and deploy quality software solutions. You will work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes aligned with customer goals.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects while expanding your software engineering capability in a collaborative delivery environment.\nAbout You\nYou are a quality-focused software engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies and contributing to shared team objectives. You apply disciplined engineering and testing practices and understand the importance of reliable, secure and maintainable software.\nYou communicate clearly, work constructively with others and can adapt between tasks as delivery priorities change. Most importantly, you are committed to customer goals and take pride in delivering software that makes a difference.\nEssential for this role:\nDesign innovative software solutions to complex problems.\nParticipate in and lead agile story development and estimation.\nContribute to Continuous Integration and automation.\nIntegrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices.\nUndertake web-focused User Interface development and User Experience evolution.\nResearch, prototype, investigate and develop technologies and systems.\nApply solid software engineering principles, coding standards and secure development practices.\nDevelop and maintain unit and integration tests and contribute to test automation.\nInvestigate defects, undertake root-cause analysis and implement effective fixes.\nProduce and maintain clear technical documentation.\nWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and customer stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.\nEssential for this Role\nUnderstanding of Agile software delivery.\nThe ability to apply solid engineering principles to software development.\nA focus on quality software development.\nA good understanding of testing principles and a commitment to achieving bug-free software.\nThe ability to work collaboratively within a team on shared objectives.\nA commitment to customer goals.\nAdaptability to switch between tasks as directed.\nClear written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to analyse problems and develop practical software solutions.\nAdvantageous, but Not Essential\nFull-stack development with technology stacks including React, Angular, .NET and Java.\nIntegration with external systems and applications using REST APIs, integration protocols, JSON and XML.\nIntegration and customisation of open source technologies such as NiFi, Kafka, Elastic (ELK) Stack and Solr.\nCI/CD tools and technologies and infrastructure as code, including Ansible, GitLab and Git.\nContainerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.\nJira and Confluence.\nLinux and Windows environments.\nThis role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and an active TSPV\nApplicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.\nWhat to Expect When You Apply\nOur hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.\nYou can expect:\nAn initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.\nAn interview with the hiring manager or interview panel.\nAny role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position.\nWe'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.\nReady to Explore What's Possible?\nIf you're passionate about software quality and want to work on meaningful projects that support Australia's Defence and Government sectors, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the Apply Now button with your resume.\nFor a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact Paul Bui, Talent Acquisition Advisor.\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:\nFor 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:\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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