
Junior Software Engineer
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain software components and services using Java, Rust, and JavaScript
- Build and enhance user-facing features using React
- Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team using Jira for planning, tracking, and execution
- Contribute to continuous delivery pipelines with a strong emphasis on automated testing
- Write and maintain unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability for backend and frontend systems
- Leverage generative AI tools to assist with development, testing, documentation, and problem-solving where appropriate
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies
- Work closely with product and user-facing teams to incorporate feedback and improve functionality and usability
- Support ongoing improvements to development practices, tooling, and processes
Requirements
- US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of professional software development experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience
- Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with Jira or similar Agile project management tools
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven or test-focused development practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a larger engineering team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaRustJavaScriptReactautomated testingunit testingintegration testingsystem testingcontinuous deliveryAgile
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Top Secret clearance