Jr. Software Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with a 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Education and Training Support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to perform software engineering functions for various programs. You will be involved in areas such as design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of software products.

The ideal candidate will have experience with programming languages like Java and Python, Agile practices, and cloud platforms like AWS. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Competitive benefits are offered, including flexible schedules and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Basic use and experience in common Agile practices.
• Experience with Java, Spring, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience utilizing software testing performance tools such as JUnit/Katalon.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software programming using Java, JavaScript, Python.
• Develop software validation and testing methods using JUnit/Katalon.
• Coordinate with team members and Product Owners to align User Stories.

Skills

Agile practices

Java

Python

Spring

JUnit

Katalon

DevOps tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Unix bash scripting

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Job description

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. You will apply appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle, performing software requirements analysis, hardware compatibility analysis, and development of software products and tools used for design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure and platforms.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
• Develop software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon and use 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 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 to create innovative solutions that meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic use and experience in common Agile practices, service‑oriented 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 (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (e.g., S3, RDS, EFS).
• Basic experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of prior relevant experience or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range \$57,850.00 – \$104,575.00

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.