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Leidos

Software Engineering Manager

Leidos

Published 12 May 2026
Farnborough, UK
62K - 79K GBP Annual
Remote
Freelancer

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Key skills

Machine Learning
Integrations
CICD
Code Reviews
Customer Success
System Design
Technical Leadership
Cyber Security
API Design
System Integration
Automation
Devops
Agile
Microservices
Transformation
AI
Data

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Azure
Jira
Confluence

Description

The role involves leading and managing software engineering teams tasked with the design, development, and quality assurance of applications and services. The individual will provide technical leadership and people management, ensuring that engineering standards, best practices, and system integrity are maintained. Responsibilities include overseeing the creation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents and ensuring traceability between system requirements and interface definitions. The position requires close collaboration with architects and delivery leadership to support system design and governance. Additionally, the role focuses on driving modern engineering approaches, such as automation and code reviews, while supporting team members in solving complex technical challenges.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a background in software development and experience in a software engineering management or similar role. The position requires experience managing engineering teams and delivering software across the full lifecycle. Proficiency in system integration, interface management, and the maintenance of technical documentation is necessary. Strong stakeholder communication skills are also required for this role.

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About the company

Leidos

Size

33167

Founded

HQ

Reston, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

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