Junior Software Engineer

Description

Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

?Geospatial Analyst Solutions Directorate, part of the National Solutions Business Area, is currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer for the Maru Program.The Maru Program delivers mission-critical, modern software solutions across our customer's enterprise using Agile,DevSecOps, and cloud-native methodologies.

We areseekinga motivated and skilled Software Engineer (T2) to support the development and delivery of scalable software solutions within our engineering organization. This role focuses on implementing high-quality code, supporting system functionality, and contributing to team-based software development efforts.

The ideal candidatepossessesstrong object-oriented programming fundamentals, backend development experience, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment. This individual will contribute to software enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing development activities across the software development lifecycle.

Clearance Level Required:

Top Secret with SCI, as well as ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Object-Oriented Programming: Develop, test, andmaintainsoftware applications using object-oriented design principles.

• REST API Development: Implement and support RESTful services under established architectural guidance.

• Database Development: Write andmaintainSQL queries; support database updates and data validation efforts.

• Linux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments.

• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers and team members to implement approved designs and deliver project requirements.

• Code Quality: Follow established coding standards,participatein code reviews, and support documentation efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience orMaster'sdegree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Java or Python:Professional experience developing object-oriented applications.

• REST APIs:Experience developing ormaintainingRESTful services.

• SQL:Experience writing queries and working with relational databases.

• Linux:Working knowledge of Linux environments.

• Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JavaScript:Exposure to front-end development.

• GitLab CI/CD:Experience working within CI/CD pipelines.

• Containerization:Familiarity with Docker or OpenShift.

• Exposure to cloud-based environments.

• Experience with modern web frameworks.

• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

April 10, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER: R-00180535-OTHLOC-PL-2D0132

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.