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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Chevy Chase, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Unix, Signals Intelligence, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Hibernate (Java), Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Testing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, Spring-boot, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control, Katalon Studio, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/jr-software-engineer-bbc148

## About the Role

* Basic use and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
 * Basic experience with Java, Spring, C2S and the software development lifecycle, delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
 * Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages, such as Python and Bash, while working in an Agile development environment
 * Basic experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
 * Basic experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
 * Bachelor's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. May have additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
 * To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies
 * Understanding of the customer's system development policies.

## Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Jr. Software Engineer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!, As a Software Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to perform the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle. Duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and platforms., * Participates in software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.

 * Develops software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
 * Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging infrastructure platform services
 * Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
 * Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices, using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting and leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence to track activities
 * Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs.
 * Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.