Jr. Software Engineer

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Jr. Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and debug software for security-focused systems in the Intel Security Sector.

You will contribute across the SDLC, with emphasis on Java, SpringBoot, and cloud-enabled solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps toolchains.
• Experience with Java/Spring and cloud data services.

Responsibilities

• Participates in software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
• Develops software validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon.
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging cloud platform services.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align User Stories with customer use cases.
• Support SAFe Agile software development lifecycle and DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

SpringBoot

Hibernate

Junit

Katalon

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

GitHub

Jenkins

Bash scripting

JIRA

Confluence

Agile

SAFe

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

Description

Leidoshas an exciting opportunity for a Jr. Software Engineer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to perform the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle. Duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
• Develops software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging infrastructure platform services
• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices, using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting and leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track activities
• Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs.
• Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basicuse and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
• Basic experience with Java, Spring, C2S and the software development lifecycle, delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages, such as Python and Bash, while working in an Agile development environment
• Basic experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
• Basic experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
• Bachelor’s degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. May have additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies
• Understanding of the customer's system development policies.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.