Software Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job overview

The Software Engineer SME is an onsite role located in Merrifield, VA, with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 per year. This position supports the Chinook Program, which provides critical software capabilities for the Intelligence Community. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, and deployment of mission-critical applications. The SME provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and ensures the implementation of sound engineering practices across the team.

What you'll do

• Serve as senior technical advisor
• design and develop modern web applications and backend services
• translate mission requirements into architecture
• provide technical leadership in coding standards and code reviews
• develop RESTful APIs and microservices
• support DevSecOps and CI/CD practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

merrifield va

leidos

software engineer

sme

top secret sci

polygraph

java

python

aws

$131k-$237k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph; focuses on high-impact intelligence mission support.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.