Software Engineer
Leidos Australia · Canberra, Australia ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Software engineering
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 1000+
Leidos Australia · Canberra, Australia ·
Software engineer at Leidos Australia building mission-critical software for Defence, Intelligence and Government customers, working across the full SDLC (design, develop, test, integrate, deploy) in a secure on-site environment. Stack spans React, Angular, .NET, Java, SecDevOps/CI-CD and tools like Kafka, NiFi and Docker.
Software Engineer – Mission Software Solutions – VIC | ACT | On-site
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and an active TSPV
About Leidos Australia
At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.
Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.
Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:
About the Team
The Mission Software Solutions business delivers customised and off-the-shelf software solutions to Defence, Intelligence and other Government customers. We develop and support technologies that address complex operational challenges, delivering trusted capabilities where quality, reliability and mission success are critical.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, business analysts and customers to ensure high-quality software solutions are delivered to support mission-critical outcomes.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing team in either Melbourne, Victoria or Canberra. This is an on-site role supporting work within a secure environment.
You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, applying sound engineering principles to design, develop, test, integrate and deploy quality software solutions. You will work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes aligned with customer goals.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects while expanding your software engineering capability in a collaborative delivery environment.
About You
You are a quality-focused software engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies and contributing to shared team objectives. You apply disciplined engineering and testing practices and understand the importance of reliable, secure and maintainable software.
You communicate clearly, work constructively with others and can adapt between tasks as delivery priorities change. Most importantly, you are committed to customer goals and take pride in delivering software that makes a difference.
Essential for this role:
Essential for this Role
Advantageous, but Not Essential
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and an active TSPV
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
What to Expect When You Apply
Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.
You can expect:
We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Ready to Explore What's Possible?
If you're passionate about software quality and want to work on meaningful projects that support Australia's Defence and Government sectors, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the Apply Now button with your resume.
For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact Paul Bui, Talent Acquisition Advisor.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.