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# Software Developer Co-ops

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $48,100.0 - $86,950.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), XML Schema, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Application Layers, Business Logic, Systems Engineering, Public-Key Cryptography, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Behavior-Driven Development, Oracle WebLogic Server, Bootstrap (Software), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), CMake, Configuration Management, Encodings, Signals Intelligence, Computer Programming, Custom Software, Linux, DevOps, Digital Signature, Eclipse (Software), Enterprise JavaBeans, Embedded C, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Fault Tolerance, Github, Groovy, Human-Computer Interaction, Integrated Development Environments, Java Persistence API, Java Servlet, Spring Framework, Java Transaction API, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), WildFly (JBoss AS), Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Microsoft Visual Studio, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Resource Description Framework (RDF), Mockito, Requirements Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Security Software, Selenium, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SPARQL, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, System Software, System Testing, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, Web Services Description Language, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XQuery, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Marklogic, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Jax Ws, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Jasmine, Docker, Katalon Studio, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/bethesda/3426e36f-1b26-40d4-bc71-36bcd4ddcde0

## About the Role

* You will be developing software in an Agile environment and you MUST be able to learn and apply advanced software development skills and techniques.
 * You MUST be able to work in a fast paced, team oriented enviroment.
 * You MUST be available to work at least 7 months full time as a co-op.

Education: You MUST be Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be able to demonstrate solid C++ software development skills.

Citizenship: You MUST have U.S. Citizenship and be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.

Experience: No past experience is required, however you will be working in a professional environment and contributing to systems that will be used throughout the U.S. Navy. Therefore, you must be dedicated to producing quality work results, and must be extremely attentive to detail.

## Description

Equities
Energetic
Innovation
Market Data
Team Oriented
System Software
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
Submarine Warfare
Security Clearance
Software Development
C++ (Programming Language)
Back End (Software Engineering), Leidos is seeking energetic, motivated, self-starters for these technically sophisticated and challenging software developer positions. Software Developer Co-ops may develop system software, numerical models, or back-end development. All software is developed and executed in a Linux environment and written primarily in C++. All work is directly applicable to actual military training systems. Co-op students will gain invaluable, real-world experience on state-of-the-art computer-based systems. This co-op rotation will start in January 2027 and conclude in August 2027. Subsequent co-op rotations are available for those who require multiple co-op experiences., Linux
Junit
CMake
DevOps
JAX-WS
MongoDB
Jenkins
Mockito
Planning
Equities
OpenShift
Encodings
Leadership
Management
Automation
Purchasing
Kubernetes
User Story
Upskilling
PostgreSQL
Embedded C
XML Schema
Code Reuse
Market Data
Server-Side
Build Tools
Web Services
Unit Testing
Cryptography
Apache Maven
Java Servlet
Communication
Team Building
Apache Tomcat
Prioritization
Business Logic
Key Management
Version Control
Test Automation
Fault Tolerance
Design Software
Sprint Planning
Ancient History
Web Applications
Spring Framework
Pair Programming
Canonicalization
Agile Methodology
Docker (Software)
Security Software
Data Flow Diagram
Digital Signature
Analytical Method
Eclipse (Software)
Application Layers
WildFly (JBoss AS)
Device Programming
Systems Engineering
System Requirements
User Interface (UI)
Selenium (Software)
Cucumber (Software)
Application Servers
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Development
Signals Intelligence
Independent Thinking
Java Persistence API
Enterprise JavaBeans
Java Transaction API
JavaScript Frameworks
Scaled Agile Framework
Oracle WebLogic Server
Education and Training
Development Environment
Requirements Management
Angular (Web Framework)
Microsoft Visual Studio
Java Enterprise Edition
Jersey (Java Framework)
Public Key Cryptography
Configuration Management
SQL (Programming Language)
C++ (Programming Language)
Java (Programming Language)
Behavior-Driven Development
Computer Network Operations
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Scrum (Software Development)
Unified Field Theories (UFT)
Python (Programming Language)
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Groovy (Programming Language)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Enterprise Application Software
Software Development Life Cycle
Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Web Services Description Language
Java API For RESTful Web Services
Acceptance Test-Driven Development
Integrated Development Environments
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
Karma (JavaScript Testing Framework)
Jasmine (JavaScript Testing Framework)
Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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MarkLogic Developer (SME)
Leidos

Bethesda, MD*On-Site

NoSQL
Junit
DevOps
XQuery
Equities
Marklogic
Operations
Governance
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Business Logic
Key Management
System Testing
Data Processing
Custom Software
Ancient History
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Business Requirements
Object-Oriented Design
Education and Training
Angular (Web Framework)
Application Development
SQL (Programming Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Computer Network Operations
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Python (Programming Language)
Service-Oriented Architecture
Software Development Life Cycle
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Resource Description Framework (RDF)
Application Programming Interface (API)
SPARQL Protocol And RDF Query Language (SPARQL)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Software Engineer
Leidos

Bethesda, MD*On-Site

Unix
JIRA
Junit
DevOps
Github
Jenkins
Equities
Scripting
Operations
Automation
Innovation
Purchasing
User Story
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Key Management
System Testing
Katalon Studio
Version Control
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Software Testing
Spring Framework
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Software Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Time Off Management
Scripting Languages
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Atlassian Confluence
Signals Intelligence
Education and Training
Bash (Scripting Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Computer Network Operations
Standard Operating Procedure
Scrum (Software Development)
Python (Programming Language)
Software Development Life Cycle
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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