Software Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Every person at Leidos plays an important and valued role bringing science, engineering and technology together to produce practical solutions for our customers’ most complex problems. It’s how we help to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient - work that matters and a mission, like those of our customers, we are passionate about. We’re open minded, ambitious and committed to enabling our people to do their best work, to be inspired by what they can achieve and the impact they can have.

Here in Australia, we’re agile and growing fast. Our 1,600 employees are busy building an enviable reputation for innovation and delivery. And, as part of a US-based organisation with 37,000 people and a 50 year history, we are able to draw upon world-leading technical expertise to help us provide the best solutions to our customers.

Job Description

Your New Role

We have multiple opportunities available for Software Engineers to join our Melbourne based team working on exciting and nationally significant bespoke software engineering projects. The roles are multi-faceted as we are looking for unique individuals with varying experience levels whom are able to contribute broadly across the software development lifecycle in a range of ways, including but not limited to: Agile Software Development; DevOps; Real-Time Data Processing; User Interface Design; Full-Stack Development; Testing and Release Management; Mission Support and Sustainment.

Successful candidates will have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, solid software engineering fundamentals, multiple programming language experience, clear communication skills and a desire to tackle complex problems in a unique environment.

Qualifications

About You and What You'll Bring

The individuals we are looking for are highly motivated software engineers with a passion to make a difference to the security of Australia. You will excel working in a dynamic on-site team environment, with a desire to be part of a long term mission solution. Ideal candidates would have previous experience of working on Defence projects and already hold an NV-1 or higher security clearance.

You will also have:

  • A Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (with software engineering experience)
  • Strong ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Good knowledge and application of a broad range of skills involved in the software engineering lifecycle
  • Demonstrated ability in supporting the delivery of software products on time, and to a high standard of quality and focus
  • Willingness to document and improve software development processes
  • Aptitude and values that align with the requirements of holding a national security clearance

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a NV-1 or greater security clearance. Additionally the successful candidate may need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements applicable to this role, which may place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1

Additional Information

What You'll Love

At Leidos we look after our staff. Flexible working practices, great team building initiatives, consistent learning and development opportunities, employee discounts and excellent exposure to a variety of technologies and projects are just some of the perks. We are growing and evolving, so it’s an exciting place to be. 

Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

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