Software Engineer / Developer
Join our team as a Software Engineer / Developer and enjoy benefits such as accruing up to 12 extra days of leave per year through our Life Days program. Work with a world-leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.
We are a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace, understanding the varied roles our team members play within their families and actively supporting them. Learn more about our culture and benefits at .
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 global experience, solve tough challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection, and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
We seek Software Engineers to join the Intelligence support team, supporting classified programs with modern IT systems, including mission-critical systems across various software disciplines.
* Collaborate and innovate with cross-functional teams to develop and support software solutions.
* Design innovative software solutions for complex problems.
* Participate in/lead agile story mapping and estimation.
* Integrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices.
* Develop web-focused User Interfaces and enhance User Experience.
* Research, prototype, and develop new technologies and systems.
* Lead or contribute to customer demonstrations, engagement, and business development activities.
What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact
Experience with Agile, Scrum, and related methodologies is essential. Additionally, you should have:
* A Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (preferably with software engineering experience).
* Experience with integration of external systems/applications (REST API, protocols, JSON/XML).
* Knowledge of open-source technologies (NiFi, Kafka, Elastic Stack, Solr).
* Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Jenkins, git).
* Proficiency in Java and open-source frameworks.
* Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
If you meet most of these criteria, we encourage you to apply—your strengths and aspirations matter most.
This role requires the applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV Clearance.
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values, and a Common Purpose
We value diversity of thought, experience, and perspectives to drive innovation. Inclusion is central to our culture, creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feel welcome, valued, and respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and ages.
Our advocacy groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities, Pride+) provide opportunities for connection and support within our diverse community.
Next Steps
* Apply via our Careers page or the provided links.
* Our recruitment process includes one virtual or face-to-face interview, a psychometric test, and background checks.
* Applicants may need to meet ITAR requirements, which can restrict those with dual nationality, permanent residency, or former nationals of certain countries.
* We are committed to accessible recruitment. Contact our Careers team at for support during your application process.
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