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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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Jr Software Developer
The Jr Software Developer joins the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector to support the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This role involves designing and implementing software solutions independently and as part of a Scaled Agile software development organization. Daily responsibilities include writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code, as well as participating in daily stand-ups and release planning. The position focuses on developing containerized applications to modernize legacy flight service capabilities into scalable, cloud-based platforms for safety-critical aviation environments. Required technical skills include Java, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, and version control systems like Git. Candidates should also possess knowledge of cloud-based systems, unit testing tools like Junit and Mockito, and AI-assisted software development workflows.
What does a Software Developer earn?
Median $142450 from 64 postings across 12 companies.
Write, test, debug, and maintain source code within an Agile development environment.
Design and implement software solutions independently and in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Develop containerized applications using cloud-native capabilities.
Write and execute unit and functional tests to ensure software quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both lab and operational environments.
Participate in daily stand-ups, Release Planning, and other Agile/SAFe team activities.
Provide technical support for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.
What we're looking for
US citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of experience.
Experience with Java, React, Linux, and web development tools like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with version control systems like Git or Subversion and common IDEs like Eclipse or VS Code.
Knowledge of cloud-based systems, unit testing tools (Junit, Mockito), and AI-assisted software development workflows.
Knowledge of Agile/SAFe framework, RESTful APIs, Spring Framework, Python, and DevSecOps practices (preferred).
Knowledge of Ansible, Linux shell scripting, MongoDB, or air traffic control systems (preferred).
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