Entry-Level Software Developer

Job Summary
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a motivated and talented Entry-Level Software Developer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on modeling and simulation, sensor integration, testing, data analysis, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared systems.

Responsibilities
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• Assist in developing and maintaining frontend web applications using modern frameworks.

• Write basic, efficient, and scalable code to interface with SQL databases.

• Support backend programming efforts using Python.

• Collaborate with team members to design, test, and deploy software solutions.

• Participate in code reviews and operate within an Agile Scrum software development process.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications
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Required
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Familiarity with frontend development using frameworks such as React, Angular, ASP.NET, or Node.js.

• Foundational programming skills in Python for backend development.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred
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• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

• Experience with Docker for containerization.

• Basic understanding of SQL databases and experience writing code to interact with them.

• Knowledge of Jira or other project management tools.

• Understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies.

• Exposure to computer vision algorithms and techniques.

Company
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.