Junior Software Engineer

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

$58K/yr - $105K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team responsible for the design, development, testing, and delivery of software products primarily in Java, Rust, and JavaScript.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Required

US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with 365 days from the start of your employment with Leidos
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 0-2 years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with willingness to work across both languages
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