Application Software Engineer

Job overview

The Application Software Engineer is an onsite role in La Jolla, CA, with an annual salary range of $87,100 to $157,450. This position is part of the Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) within the Leidos INTEL Sector. The role focuses on developing tactical mobile and enterprise web applications that support Cybersecurity and Information Assurance domains. It contributes to national security by delivering secure, modern cryptographic and cybersecurity solutions to the warfighter.

What you'll do

• Develop web services and full-stack web applications
• implement persistence layers in an Agile Scrum environment
• apply software engineering best practices and clean coding techniques
• ensure code is maintainable, secure, and fault-tolerant
• apply secure software development principles
• use continuous integration and test automation tools
• interface with cross-functional engineering teams
• adopt and adhere to Test Driven Development (TDD) practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

la jolla ca

leidos

software engineer

secret clearance

agile

full-stack

web development

cybersecurity

it

information technology

$87k-$157k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with 6% match, Flexible Schedules, Stock Purchase Plan, Technical Upskilling.

Why this role

Requires active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.