Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will serve as an experienced technical contributor solving complex technical issues and driving innovation within the team. This individual will play a key role in leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions. The role also emphasizes leveraging AI-assisted coding tools, such as Claude Code, to enhance productivity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions using C#.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels.

Foster team collaboration and alignment with best practices.

Develop software that adheres to industry security standards and enhances security compliance.

Apply object-oriented design principles and patterns to ensure code reusability and maintainability.

Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration practices.

Utilize AI-assisted coding tools, such as Claude Code, to streamline development processes and enhance code quality.

Drive innovation by researching and integrating best practices into software solutions, including AI-based methodologies.

Evaluate and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing guidance to engineers and Field Service Engineers.

Interact with customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.

Explain technical trade-offs and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Develop project estimates for budgeting and scheduling, including allocations for sustaining engineering and technical debt remediation.

Incorporate forward-thinking strategies to support sustainable product lines.

Required Skills :

8-12 years of experience in software development, with a strong programming background in C#.

Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.

Expertise in object-oriented design principles and Agile methodologies.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments.

Desired Skills :

Experience with AI-assisted coding tools, such as Claude Code, to enhance productivity and code quality.

Proficiency with revision control systems (e.g., Git), multi-threading, networking protocols, and Web Services.

Familiarity with security compliance standards in software development.

Knowledge of UML and documented design methodologies.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and 8-12 years of relevant experience.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Pay Range : $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.