✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Principal Software Engineer

at Leidos Holdings

📍 Bethesda, MD Unknown 💰 $131K – $237K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $131K – $237K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing and maintaining software systems within a security-focused environment, leveraging cloud and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in software development lifecycle
  • Develop and test software using Java and SpringBoot
  • Deploy solutions within cloud environments
  • Coordinate with team members and stakeholders
  • Support Agile practices

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Java, SpringBoot, Hibernate, automated testing tools, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitHub.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with experience in Java, SpringBoot, and cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. They should have a strong background in DevOps practices, automated testing, and Agile methodologies.

Must-Have Skills

JavaSpringBootHibernateJunitKatalonDevOps toolsCloud Platforms (AWSGoogle CloudAzure)Agile practices

Nice-to-Have Skills

PythonBash scriptingJenkinsJIRAConfluence

Tools & Platforms

JiraConfluenceGitHubJenkinsAWSGoogle CloudAzure

Required Skills

JavaSpringBootHibernateJunitKatalonJenkinsGitHubUnix bash scriptingJiraConfluenceCloud PlatformsDevOpsAgile

Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptPythonSpringBootHibernateJunitKatalonJenkinsGitHubUnix bash scriptingJIRAConfluenceCloud PlatformsDevOps

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCollaborationAgile practices

Industry & Role

Industry Defense / Government / National Security
Job Function Software development and cloud environment support in a security-focused setting

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaSpringBootHibernateJunitKatalonDevOpsAWSGoogle CloudAzureJiraConfluenceJenkinsUnix bash scriptingSoftware Development LifecycleAgileSAFeCloud Platforms

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with Java and SpringBoot, No experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), No familiarity with DevOps tools, Not comfortable working in an Agile environment

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