Software Engineer
Leidos
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Tucson, AZ · Posted November 12, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline and 0+ year of relevant work experience.”
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About the job
Leidos is looking for a Software Engineer to join a high performing agile team to support a nationally significant and fast-paced management programs. The Leidos team is focusing on full stack development of user interfaces, restful services, APIs, database scripting, AWS Cloud infrastructure, and integration of micro-services.
Primary Responsibilities
The software engineer will be responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of an agile team.
The software engineer will actively participate in program increment planning, spring planning, scrum and related team activities.
The individual will analyze and study complex system requirements, use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, system architecture and other accepted design techniques.
The individual will use software engineering principles and standards to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, modular and reusable.
The individual will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process.
Additionally, the individual will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration while reducing maintenance costs by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline and 0+ year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of, exposure and/or experience working with software design patterns and Web Application Development.
Knowledge of, exposure and/or experience using some of the following Programming Languages and tools: Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, SQL scripting.
Familiarity with one or more of the following Development Frameworks: React, Svelte, Vue, Django, Flask, FastAPI, NodeJS, SpringBoot.
Self-motivated to learn and apply themselves to problem solving.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
US citizenship required.
Must be able to commute to or is located in the Tucson, AZ area
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing front end user interface frameworks.
Demonstrated experience planning and presenting user interface designs.
Familiarity with Docker.
Demonstrated experience with problem resolution to include organizing and structuring solutions to complex problems. This includes the ability to plan projects, meet objectives, develop contingencies, and produce schedules.
Familiarity with working in an agile environment.
Familiarity with GIT standards.
Familiarity with working on Full Stack Development.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: November 12, 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: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.