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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** Atlantic City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $69,550 - $125,725
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), XML Schema, Web Accessibility, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Business Logic, Confluence, JIRA, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Unix, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Corona (Software Development Kit), Data Validation, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Programming Tools, Drupal, Middleware, Design of User Interfaces, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Maintenance, Ansible, Selenium, Software Engineering, SonarQube, PL-SQL, Software Testing Automation Framework, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Scripting, Sql Optimization, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Coding Agents, Agentic-AI, Git, Fastapi, Pytest, Information Technology, Playwright, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Doctrine (orm), Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/397430/jr-software-engineer-maryland-md-gaithersburg

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, engineering, or related technical discipline. Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience. \n
 * 3+ years of combined experience with modern software development (Python, Java, PHP) \n
 * Experience working in Agile software development environments. \n
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. \n
 * Willingness to travel at least 50% as needed \n
 * This program requires a Public Trust security clearance, in order to obtain/maintain a Public Trust, candidates must hold US citizenship or Permanent Residency \n, * Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining software applications used to create, validate, transform, and manage structured data formats including JSON, CSV, XML, XSD, and XSLT. \n
 * Demonstrated knowledge of XML schema design (XSD), XSLT transformations, and structured data validation techniques. \n
 * Experience with automated testing methodologies including unit, integration, end-to-end, and behavior-driven testing using tools such as pytest, Behave, Selenium, Playwright, and test automation frameworks. \n
 * Solid knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS3, and responsive UI development principles. \n
 * Strong experience in automating tasks with scripting languages like Bash, Shell, or Python \n
 * Experience in use of the UNIX and Linux operating systems and automating tasks with scripting languages like Bash, Shell \n
 * Experience using DevOps and CI/CD tools including Git/Bitbucket, Bamboo/Jenkins, SonarQube, and automated build/deployment pipelines. \n, * Experience with Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Development (Generative AI, LLMs, AI coding assistants, RAG, AI agents, prompt engineering, and AI MCP servers) \n, * Strong experience with Ansible Automation and authoring playbooks and roles for installing, maintaining, or upgrading platforms \n
 * Experience building, packaging, and deploying software applications in Linux environments using RPM-based distribution mechanisms. \n
 * Experience deploying or supporting applications in AWS cloud environments, related certifications. \n
 * Experience with PHP software development and Drupal. \n
 * Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo. \n
 * Experience with relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL , and Oracle including SQL optimization and ORM technologies such as Doctrine or Eloquent. \n
 * Experience with FAA and air traffic domain knowledge. \n
 * Willingness to travel to customer sites \n

## Description

Leidos is seeking a \n Junior Software Engineer, who will be a member of a dynamic team in Gaithersburg, MD, working on the development/maintenance of software that improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. \n, * Provide software expertise in one or more of these areas: application integration, RESTful services, Artificial Intelligence, security, workflow automation, module integration, user experience (UX), and accessibility compliance (Section 508/WCAG/USDS standards). \n

 * Investigate and repair application defects regardless of component: automation, front-end, business logic, middleware, or database (PL/SQL and Data Modeling). \n
 * Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience \n
 * All other duties as assigned or directed \n, * Experience developing modern Python applications using object-oriented design principles, type annotations, asynchronous programming, automated testing frameworks, and secure software development best practices. \n