Software Engineer - Junior Level

Leidos Inc; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Junior-Level Software Engineer with full-stack capabilities to design, build, test and maintain scalable software systems. You will contribute to front-end and back-end services, APIs, and participate in a full software release life cycle.

The role requires comfort with cloud platforms, testing, and modern CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java/Javascript, Spring Boot, relational databases, and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience with up to 2 years of software development experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Front-end web application development in one or more languages (Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with Jira/Confluence.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Git version control.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain source code, create and maintain software applications, and apply release-related frameworks.
• Perform programming, configuration management, testing, and bug fixing to support the software life cycle.
• Collaborate with peers to explain concepts and techniques related to the area.
• Work on day-to-day objectives under supervision on less complex projects.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

React

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Junior-Level Software Engineer with full-stack capabilities to design, build, test and maintain scalable software systems. This role will play a part in creating front-end and backend services, developing APIs, and collaborating with the development team to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate has experience in front-end and backend systems, cloud-native architectures, testing, and modern CI/CD practices and tools, while also being comfortable contributing across the full stack when needed. Duties include computer programming, documenting, managing configuration, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks involved in a software release life cycle and resulting in a software product.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing and maintaining source code, creating and maintaining software applications and applying frameworks involved in a software release.
• Duties include computer programming, documenting, managing configuration, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks involved in a software release life cycle and resulting in a software product.
• Expertise in one or more programming language is required.
• Works on day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the scope of own work area/project team. Works under supervision on less complex projects/assignments.
• Solves simple, routine technical problems following established procedures and policies. Develops products, solutions, processes using basic principles, theories and concepts within own technical specialty.
• Communicates with peers to explain facts, basic analysis, processes and practices related to area.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or prior relevant, equivalent experience in software development and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must hold an active Secret security clearance.
• Expertise in front end web application development in one or more programming languages is required.
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Spring Boot
• Knowledge of working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Agile project management software such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices interfaces.
• Experience with
  • Automated testing experience in end-to-end testing, regression testing, integration testing, etc.
  • Spring Boot.
  • Hibernate
  • Hibernate using native queries
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Gitlab.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (Hashicorp Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Experience with observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Elastic Search).
• A working knowledge and experience with the following are preferred as they will be used to complete Software Engineering tasks: SAFe 6, EDB Postgres, an IDE such as Eclipse or IntelliJ, Git, Python, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Argo, Docker, Red Hat Linux, SQL Developer, Jira, Bitbucket, OpenShift, SmartBear ReadyAPI, SoapUI, LoadUi, Java, Spring, Maven/Gradle, ActiveVOS, Camel, NEIM XML, EBTS, SecDevOps.

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Passion for quality control and improving engineering practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for deliverables.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.

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.

Original Posting: April 29, 2026