Junior 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 and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
- 1–3 years of experience in Python development
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience scripting in Python and shell scripting
- Familiarity with Git/GitLab version control and CI/CD concepts
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and web applications
- Familiarity with Linux environments and command line tools
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker
- Ability to troubleshoot software issues in a collaborative environment
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies and mission domains
- Self-starter requiring moderate supervision
- Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Specific Duties:
- Develop and maintain Python-based backend services and tooling
- Support troubleshooting and bug fixing across development and test environments
- Assist with API integrations and data processing workflows
- Write and maintain unit/integration tests
- Support CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation efforts
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and sprint activities
- Collaborate with senior developers and DevOps engineers
- Assist with onboarding technical documentation and user support
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:
June 2, 2026
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:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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.