Software Engineer - 12 month contract

Description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build,operateand supportthesystems, servicesand capabilitiesthat helpprotect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed bya global organisation ofmore than40,000people,our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered withgovernment,defenceandnational securitycustomers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions wherereliability,trustand purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination forpeople who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing tofit a single mould.Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.Thisincludes:

• Flex Your Way– Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days offperyear), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters– Free access to Headspace andMeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits– Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact– Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future– Whetheryou'redeepening technicalexpertiseor preparing for leadership,we'llinvest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More– These are just a few of the ways we invest in ourpeople and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’lljoin a team wherepeople work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility,collaborationand commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solvingcomplexproblems together andstaying connected tothe customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes tomeaningful outcomes.

Mission Software Systems (MSS) brings togetherexpertiseacross intelligence, software, and cloud to deliver end-to-end capability supporting the full intelligence lifecycle, from planning through to dissemination and feedback. The team fosters a culture of innovation,leveragingmodern engineering practices and shared infrastructure to rapidly build, test, and deploy software solutions across a range of environments, including cloud. MSS also plays a key role in advancing technology modernisation within Government, delivering scalable and adaptable solutions for complex enterprise challenges.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute toBureau of Meteorology’s missionby delivering outcomes that matter. You will workas part of a multidisciplinary engineering teamtounderstandpriorities, solveproblemsand support delivery ofgeospatial solutions.

The successful candidate willbe requiredtoparticipatein a rotating on-call roster to support 24x7 operations of ourhighly availableplatform.

In This Role, You Will

• Work within a sustainment-focused engineering team supporting and enhancing existing geospatial platforms that underpin critical program outcomes, ensuring systemsremainreliable,and fit for purpose.
• Develop andmaintainPython-based solutions to process, manage, and serve geospatial data, contributing to ongoing improvements and operational support activities.
• Build capability in map caching technologies such asMapCache, adapting and optimising services and workflows to improveperformance and scalability of geospatial applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and support integration across GIS platforms and supporting services within a dynamic delivery environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential For This Role

• Experience developing software using Python, ideally in data processing, backend services, or similar environments.
• Exposure to geospatial data concepts, formats, or workflows, with the ability to work effectively with spatial datasets.
• Experience supporting and improving existing systems, includingtroubleshootingandmaintainingapplications in a live environment.
• Ability to work within an agile team, contributing to design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Understanding of software engineering practices such as version control, code review, and automated testing.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Familiarity with map caching technologies such asMapCacheor similar tools.
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ESRI or ArcGIS Server, including working with geospatial services or APIs.
• Exposure to Linux environments, scripting, or deployment pipelines supporting geospatial applications.
• Understanding of integrating geospatial capabilities into broader enterprise systems.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold an NV-1 security clearance.

If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward,respectfuland easy to navigate.If your skills,experienceand qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.You can expect:

• An initialconversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• Aninterview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Anyrole-specific assessment,technicaldiscussion or customer steprequiredfor the position

We’lllet you know what to expectbefore each stage, including whoyou’llmeetand how to prepare.If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explorewhat’spossible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow,we’dlike to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contactPraveena Sundarakumar,Talent Acquisition.

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 onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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