Software Engineer

About the role

Leidos Australia is seeking a Software Engineer to join a high‑performing delivery team. You will work on mission‑critical and enterprise systems, applying sound engineering practices in a secure, complex environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test software components that meet defined requirements and standards.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, 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.
• Troubleshoot routine defects, investigate issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, document work and share knowledge within the team.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering production systems across the software development lifecycle.
• Australian citizenship and an active TSPV security clearance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript or C#.
• Experience building or integrating REST APIs/services.
• Familiarity with source control, issue tracking and collaborative workflows.
• Understanding of secure, quality‑focused development in Agile, CI/CD or containerised environments.

What we offer

• Life Days program providing up to 12 extra leave days per year.
• Family‑friendly certified workplace supporting diverse family needs.
• Opportunity to work with world‑leading technology and solve challenging problems for government, defence and health sectors.