Junior Software Engineer

Leidos

. Develop, modify, test, and deploy software solutions supporting the customer’s GEOINT mission under senior engineer guidance .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $69,550 - $125,725 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying software solutions for GEOINT missions, with a strong focus on secure coding practices, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies. Proficient in both frontend and backend frameworks, with a commitment to maintaining high-quality code and technical documentation.

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Python ProgrammingREST API DevelopmentAWS Cloud ServicesAgile MethodologiesCI/CD Tools

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Hard Skills

HTMLCSSJavaJavaScriptReactAngularVue.jsDjangoNode.jsFlask

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerKubernetesMySQLPostgreSQLSQL ServerGitLab CIJenkinsJIRAConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSCI Access Eligibility

Industry Keywords

GEOINTDevSecOpsSecure Coding PracticesGovernment Accreditation ProcessesInfrastructure-as-Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAnsibleAWSAzureCloudDjangoDockerEC2ElasticSearchFlaskJavaJavaScriptJenkinsjQueryKubernetesLinuxMySQLNode.jsNoSQLPostGISPostgresPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLSvelteTerraformVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, modify, test, and deploy software solutions supporting the customer’s GEOINT mission under senior engineer guidance
Implement software features based on established requirements and technical designs
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Participate in code reviews and incorporate senior engineer feedback
Develop and execute unit and integration tests
Troubleshoot software defects and assist with root-cause analysis
Support integration of application components and services
Work with REST APIs, databases, and application services
Participate in Agile sprints, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Collaborate with mission users and product managers to refine requirements and improve user experience
Use Git and established CI/CD processes to manage and deliver software
Maintain technical documentation and development artifacts
Support application deployment and sustainment activities
Build and maintain secure, containerized applications using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
Support DevSecOps pipelines and ensure code meets security and accreditation standards
Resolve tasks prioritized by the team product owner
Work alongside engineers, architects, testers, and DevSecOps professionals on the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, be eligible for SCI access and successfully complete a polygraph examination
US citizenship is required per contract
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience with HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, and REST APIs
Experience with Python, Java, or JavaScript
Experience with frontend and backend frameworks including React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte
Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Experience with Windows and Linux
Experience with Git
Understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards
Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins, and agile collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Familiarity with AWS cloud environments, including C2S or GovCloud, and Docker and Kubernetes
Understanding of secure coding practices and government system accreditation processes such as RMF and STIGs
Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques
Preferred: experience working on a customer contract or in the Intelligence Community
Preferred: Frontend Web Development, UI/UX
Preferred: NoSQL databases including OpenSearch/Elasticsearch
Preferred: multi-cloud architectures and AWS services including S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS
Preferred: familiarity with GeoServer, PostGIS, OGC APIs, and ESRI ArcGIS
Preferred: exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible