Senior Software Engineer - 9 months

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-27

Core

Senior Software Engineer leading design, development, and integration of software components for complex Defence ICT delivery programs.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Defence ICT)

Builds

Mission-critical software solutions for government and defence customers

Domain

Defence, National Security, Geospatial

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java, Python, C++, system integration, verification processes, full software lifecycle management, technical leadership, fault analysis

Preferred skills

Defence or national security environment experience, geospatial/data processing, distributed systems, DevSecOps, CI/CD, containerised technologies

Responsibilities

Lead design and integration of software components, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, oversee development of data processing and core services, support system integration across infrastructure and networking, lead verification and testing activities, drive fault analysis and remediation, contribute to technical documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities

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About Leidos

Leidos is seeking **Senior Cloud Systems Owners** to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight