About this Python Developer role at Leidos
Python Developer
Who We Are:
Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next generation of capabilities.
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable
Four years of experience in a Python or Golang Development role
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in software development in Python or Golang
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Nice-to-Haves:
US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI Linux system administration experience
Specific Duties:
Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
Onboard and managing new users
Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information Understand security restrictions and access requirements
Education Requirements:
BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience
Technical Skills:
Expertise with Linux system administration
Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python/Golang)
Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues
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:
August 31, 2026For 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:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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.
