Senior Backend Software Developer

Company: Leidos
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionLeidos is seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA's Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high-performing teams responsible for building next-generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive user interfaces, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: Strong working knowledge of COBOL, JCL, ETL, Linux Scripting, and of DB2 and Oracle databases.*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!TEAM CULTUREYour passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer "yes" to the following questions:

• Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
• Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
• Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
• Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
• Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTHOur teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIESEvery position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life-changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your "Why" with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!
  • Analyze ETL jobs and the data feeds and make adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain documentation for job processes and update as needed.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve job failures.
  • Develop code to create new client-server jobs as part of application modernization effort.
  • Attend all customer technical discussions/design/development meetings and provide technical inputs to further enhance the code quality/process.
  • Provide guidance/support to other junior/mid-level developers.
  • Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards, or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
  • All other duties as assigned or directed.FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)
    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of BS degree.
    • Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
      • 10+ years of experience with Web component development using modern JavaScript, CSS and CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS, ES 6+, and Stencil.js.
      • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)These skills will help you succeed in this position:
        • Understanding the db2 data models and JCL Programs.
        • Monitoring and troubleshooting daily production jobs and job failures.
        • Coordinate with various other teams to resolve production job failures.
        • Proficient in writing Linux scripts for ETL.
        • Excellent communication and written skillsHOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
          • Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies.
          • Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.
          • Work in DevOps Environment.
          • Experience with Linux environments.
          • Participate in daily scrum and provide updates.At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life-changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.Are you an US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.
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