CMS Developer

The Leidos Office of Technology (OOT) is seeking a talented and motivated Content Management System (CMS) Developer to join our Technology Transition team. As a CMS developer, you will lead the evolution of SmartVault—Leidos’ next-generation knowledge base platform. In this role, you’ll be the primary developer of SmartVault, taking charge of its ongoing maintenance, regular updates, and continuous enhancement to ensure it remains a cutting-edge resource that brings together insights and innovations from across the company. SmartVault empowers users to quickly locate information through intuitive filters, advanced search tools, and an AI-powered assistant. Additionally, you’ll support development and integration with other key systems such as SharePoint, PowerBI, Jama, BrightIdea, Confluence, WordPress, and various Microsoft Dynamics applications. If you have strong expertise in content management systems and web development, along with a passion for building intuitive, user-friendly platforms, we’d love to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing maintenance, updates, and continuous enhancement of SmartVault, Leidos’ next-generation knowledge base platform.
• Develop and implement new features and functionality to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge and user-friendly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and prioritize enhancements that drive smarter decision-making.
• Integrate and support additional tools including SharePoint, PowerBI, Jama, BrightIdea, Confluence, WordPress, and various Microsoft Dynamics applications.
• Ensure high standards of usability, performance, and security across all digital platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while providing reliable support to end users

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, with 4+ years of experience.  Or, Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript for building robust web solutions.
• Hands-on experience integrating third-party content management services together through REST or similar APIs.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React and Vue.js to enhance user interface functionality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of UX principles, usability testing, and accessibility standards to create engaging digital experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with WordPress to manage and customize content management systems.
• Prior experience building Power Apps using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Prior experience developing Sharepoint integrated applications.
• Familiarity with database management, particularly MySQL, to support efficient data handling.

Original Posting Date:

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 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.