Are you ready to build software that makes a real-world impact? Leidos is seeking a talented Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and deliver modern software solutions that enable critical national security missions while working alongside some of the industry’s brightest engineers, architects, and mission experts.
As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from crafting intuitive user interfaces to building scalable backend services and integrating secure, cloud-native solutions. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you’ll help deliver high-quality capabilities through iterative development, continuous integration, and DevSecOps best practices.
In this role, you will work on cross-functional development teams to build and maintain microservices, APIs, and web-based applications that support GEOINT data access, visualization, and dissemination. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle and will have the opportunity to work directly with users, cloud engineers, and mission stakeholders.
If you’re passionate about solving complex technical challenges, learning emerging technologies, and developing software that directly supports mission success, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.
Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location.
Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
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July 10, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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