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YOUR GREATEST WORK IS AHEAD!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Architect to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a Software Developer, you’ll directly support the Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will also develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Also, analyze user needs and develop software solutions for our customer. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members within the program.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience with software architectures and complex systems to support product functional / non-function requirements
• Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
• Must be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active secret clearance
• Full time onsite support
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment
• Experience developing and/or supporting CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins)
• Experience with C++, Python or Java and user interfaces
• Familiarity with Agility - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
• Experience with Multi-core and multi-threaded programming
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense

• Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications
• Evaluates existing and emerging technologies to enable system/software architecture alternatives to address functional/non-functional product needs to include cost, schedule, risk, and supportability for enterprise applications.
• Develops solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
• Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and extensibility
• Communicate all concepts related to overall system/software architecture to multiple product development teams
• Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of software architecture and workflows.
• Oversee progress of product development team to ensure consistency with agreed upon system/software architecture
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers
• Collaborate with other experts within the program and in the user community to design, develop, and debug existing software, and to design and develop enhancements that incorporate new capabilities into various components of the existing systems.