Sr. Software Engineer

Job overview

Compensation is $107,900–$195,050 per year. The Senior Software Engineer role is an onsite position based in Takoma Park, MD. This role exists to design, develop, and maintain scalable Python microservices within a mission-critical environment. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement messaging systems, data indexing, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring the reliability and security of data-centric architectures.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices
• Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying
• Write unit and integration tests
• Build CI/CD pipelines for services and deploy in Kubernetes clusters
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

takoma park md

leidos

software engineer

python

kubernetes

kafka

elasticsearch

top secret clearance

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.

About the employer

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