Mission Critical Software Engineering Lead

1 month ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Leidos Full time
Exciting Opportunity in Canberra

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineering Delivery Lead to join our Intelligence business line in Leidos Australia. As a mission-critical system developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile software development, experience with SCRUM or Kanban methodologies, and a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering. A minimum of 2 years of industry experience is required, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a small team of software engineers to build mission-critical systems for our customers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and support software solutions
  • Design innovative software solutions to complex problems
  • Lead agile story mapping and estimation
  • Integrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices
  • Collaborate with project leaders, including the project manager, architect, security advisor, test manager, and customers

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in agile software development
  • Experience with SCRUM or Kanban methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience in integration with external systems/applications, CI/CD tools, and low-code platforms

Why Choose Leidos?

We offer flexible working practices, great team building initiatives, consistent learning and development opportunities, employee discounts, and excellent exposure to a variety of technologies and projects. Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience



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