Leidos

Junior Software Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ArlingtonVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per year

Job Level

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