C++ Software Developer

Leidos is looking for a qualified C++ Software Developer to support the Custom Border Patrol customer that handles all the travelers coming into the country via Airports, Seaports, Pedestrian, and Vehicle lanes. This position is focused on the devices attached to workstations and client applications associated with these areas, including fingerprint readers and document scanners. Leidos is looking for a software engineer that can code in C++ and help troubleshoot Windows environment issues arising with the devices.

Ideally, this individual will work independently and with other members of the Device team in research and evaluating new devices, develop code and wrappers layers for the devices, assist in the testing of the new devices, and support deployment of the software and the devices to the workstations to ensure that all systems are working properly. This position also requires an individual to support testing with all of the client application teams as part of the testing phase of the new devices. In addition, this person must be available to support issues or concerns associated with the travelers if the need ever arrives.

This includes participating in on‑call rotation over evenings, holidays and weekends if it is needed.

This position REQUIRES the candidate to be in Ashburn, VA, twice a week.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 12 years of related experience or Master’s with 10 years of related experience; OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Over 10 years of experience coding in C++, Java or other Windows type languages.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start
• Must be a US citizen
• Experience in Troubleshooting problems
• Good Customer interaction and communication
• Good communication skills including documentation and ticket resolution
• On rare occasions, be willing to support the contract in eve