Associate Software Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Come put your software engineering skills into action! The Leidos Defense Group has an opening for a talented Associate Software Engineer to come work in our state-of-the-art facility in Morgantown, WV. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and engaging environment.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your Resume with us today!

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software source code.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.

• Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git.

• Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing.

• Develop around potential roadblocks.

• Plan and estimate development tasks.

• Develop maintainable code that matches specification.

• Develop automated tests leveraging a continuous integration process.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience with Java, C/C++, and object-oriented programming.

• Experience with RESTful services and APIs.

• Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals.

• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Knowledge of developing applications using Confluent and Apache Kafka.

• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.

• Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).

• Familiarity developing and delivering modern software, including microservices, containers, and serverless architectures.

• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).

• Active DoD security clearance.

Clearance Required:

• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.