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Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a high‑performing engineering delivery team, contributing to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of software components that support mission‑critical and enterprise systems.
You will operate under general direction and be responsible for the reliable execution of assigned software engineering tasks within established engineering, quality, and service management frameworks.
Working within secure and complex environments, you will apply sound software engineering practices to design, build, test, and support maintainable software solutions. You will collaborate closely with other software engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders to implement solutions in accordance with defined requirements and delivery expectations.
You will also:
Design, develop, integrate, and test software components aligned with requirements and standards
Contribute across the full SDLC, from planning through deployment support
Write secure, maintainable, and testable code using approved tools and frameworks
Perform coding, unit testing, and support system integration and deployment activities
Apply established patterns, APIs, and integration approaches to build effective solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve routine defects, supporting investigations and escalating complex issues
Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to documentation, process improvement, and team knowledge sharing
What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact
Relevant degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a software engineer delivering production systems across the SDLC
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
Experience building or integrating APIs/services (e.g. REST)
Familiarity with development tools (source control, issue tracking) and collaborative workflows
Understanding of secure, quality-focused development within structured or enterprise environments (Agile, CI/CD, containers a plus)
Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV security clearance, accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA.
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview or 1 face to face, a psychometric test & background checks.
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.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team Write to the company if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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Original Posting:
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:
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.
