Lead Software Developer

Leidos UK

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
$87,100.00 - $157,450.00 py
On-site
Lead software developer role
Skyline-x program
Ai-assisted development tools
Leidos UK is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their SkyLine-X™ air traffic management program. The role involves designing and developing software components, leveraging AI-assisted tools, and leading code review processes to improve efficiency and safety in air traffic management

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Lead Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X™.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance productivity across coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
  • At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.

Matching Summary

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Leidos UK is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their SkyLine-X™ air traffic management program. The role involves designing and developing software components, leveraging AI-assisted tools, and leading code review processes to improve efficiency and safety in air traffic management.

Salary

$87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Software Developer role
  • SkyLine-X program
  • AI-assisted development tools
  • Evaluate AI-generated code
  • Software design principles
  • Public Trust security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Standardize AI-assisted development practices
  • Integrate AI tools into development pipelines
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Onboard new team members

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, or Qt
  • Experience using AI-assisted software development tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
  • US Citizenship required

Work Rights

Public Trust security clearance

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