Introductions

Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network and employing over 37,000 people globally we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

Your New Role

Leidos Australia is looking for talented and motivated Software Engineers to join our team based in multiple locations in Melbourne as we continue to scale up and grow the business in our expanding target markets. You will be able to hit the ground running working with our talented multi-disciplinary software team delivering and enhancing complex and high-value software including mission critical systems, bringing them to the next level while ensuring the highest level of availability, performance and security.

As a talented member of our agile development teams, you will rapidly grow and progress with us as a Software Engineer in a multidisciplinary environment across a diverse and influential Federal Government and Defence portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to join the team who gets to influence programs today that will redefine the customer’s business tomorrow.

Working in an agile development team you will:

• Collaborate and innovate with our talented cross-functional and cross-domain teams on compelling software solutions, constantly refining our approach and methods 
• Design software and develop/prototype, and investigate Enterprise Software systems and the latest UI/UX technologies and frameworks
• Gather requirements and design against both business and technical requirements
• Contribute to the management and building of DevOps/Agile process and tools
• Conduct system integration, testing and release/deployment
• Coordinate agile life cycle activities and ensure progress is being made with objectives
• Document your design and engineering work
• Engage effectively with the Systems Engineering team, management, and other teams across the Technical Systems areas.

About You and What You'll Bring

You have a Bachelor degree in engineering, computer science, information technology or a related discipline, together with relevant professional experience and specialised training.  You will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop enduring and trusting relationships with both the vast talent in Leidos and a broad range of customers. 

You will also have:

• Experience in Java, .Net and strong understanding in related FOSS frameworks
• Experience in UX and related technologies such as React, Redux, Typescript, Javascript, CSS, HTML
• Experience working in a DevSecOps/Agile environment and related tools
• Good problem solving skills
• Good knowledge and application of a broad range of skills including software, systems and enterprise architecture, and interface protocols
• Experience in RHEL and Windows
• Demonstrated ability to produce consistently good results in a complex environment,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to document and improve software development processes.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a NV-1 security clearance. 

What You'll Love

Not just an organisation that delivers meaningful work to its customers, but one that provides unrivaled growth and development opportunities internally. Work in an environment where you are the owner of your path and can take your career in the direction you want to.

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.