Software Engineer, Junior

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, AWS, Azure, C Programming, Computer Vision (CV), Containerization, Content Management System, control system, Cybersecurity, Data Architecture, Data modernization, Data science techniques, Data security, Database, DevSecOps, Docker, Employee life cycle, Framework, Git, Hybrid cloud, Java Programming, JIRA, Kubernetes-K8s, Machine learning techniques, MongoDB, MS Dynamics, Networking technologies, NoSQL, Object-Oriented programming (OO languages), Oracle, Prototypes, Prototyping, Python Programming, Scrum Agile Methodology, Software Development, SQL

Job Description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Intelligence Group uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is hiring for a Junior Software Engineer in Columbia, MD. You will serve on a mission-critical project that will leverage your skills to ensure delivery of a premier Security Operations Center (SOC) prototype solution to the customer. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
• Contribute to the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application, being accountable for completing backlog tasks within schedule.
• Participate in Agile planning and estimation activities to break down large tasks into smaller tasks.
• Participate in Agile scrum meetings and work within SecDevOps best practices. 
• Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field and 2-4 years of software engineering experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience programming in Java, Python, C#, or other object oriented languages.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Networking.
• Experience with using Git as a version control system.
• Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency with at least one Database Management System (SQL or NoSQL databases such as Oracle or MongoDB).
• Working knowledge of Agile development.
• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Favorable if you have:

• Experience developing and delivering modern software, including microservices, containers, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience across entire software lifecycle from early requirements gathering to rapid prototyping through delivery and sustainment of a system or complex application.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience using cloud environments (AWS or Azure).

Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. 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 here.

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