Junior Software Engineer

Job Description

Junior Software Engineer | Leidos

The Tone:
This is a hybrid Junior Software Engineer role at Leidos, offering telework flexibility with a requirement for weekly on-site work at one of the specified locations like Omaha, NE. Leidos’ Defense Sector develops impactful software products, and this role is crucial for their design, development, testing, and continuous delivery to users. You will join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team, contributing to high-quality software that directly addresses user needs in an Agile environment. Leidos seeks individuals who outthink and outbuild the status quo, driven by the mission’s demands.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Omaha, NE (Hybrid)
• Pay: $69550–$125725 yearly
• Team: Collaborative, product-focused engineering team
• Mission: Play a crucial part in the design, development, testing, and delivery of software products primarily built with Java, Rust, and JavaScript.
• Tech Stack: Java, Rust, JavaScript, React, Jira, Automated Testing Frameworks, Generative AI tools, CI/CD pipelines

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design, develop, and maintain software components and services using Java, Rust, and JavaScript.
• Build and enhance user-facing features utilizing React.
• Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional Agile team, applying Jira for planning, tracking, and execution.
• Contribute to continuous delivery pipelines, with a strong emphasis on automated testing, and write comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests for both backend and frontend systems.
• Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies, working closely with product and user-facing teams to incorporate feedback and continuously improve functionality and usability.

The Must-Haves
• Background: US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance within 365 days; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience, or additional experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 2+ years of professional software development experience; Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Skills: Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript with a demonstrated willingness to work across these languages; Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven or test-focused development practices; Strong problem-solving skills; Meticulous attention to detail.
• Bonus: Active Top Secret clearance; Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices; Exposure to cloud-based or distributed systems; Experience using or experimenting with AI-assisted development tools; Understanding of software usability and user-centered design principles.