Jr Software Developer

Leidos • Eagan, MN

23h

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Developer for the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector. The role supports the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems as part of the FAA’s effort to modernize legacy flight service capabilities. The work involves scalable, cloud-based platforms intended to improve safety and operational efficiency, including in remote and aviation-dependent environments. The program integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities in a regulated, safety-critical setting.

As part of a Scaled Agile software development organization, the developer will independently design and implement software solutions while collaborating with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is developing containerized applications in an Agile/SAFe environment. The position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Requirements

• 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 the Java programming language.
• Experience with React.
• Experience with web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Experience with common development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse or VS Code.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted software development tools and workflows, such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Knowledge of cloud-based systems.
• Knowledge of unit testing tools such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
• Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment while producing high-quality work.
• Ability to obtain an SF-85 Public Trust suitability determination.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience working within the Agile/SAFe framework.
• Knowledge of or experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, or XSD.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Spring Framework, Spring Security, or Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of or experience with Python.
• Knowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML.
• Knowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of or experience with MongoDB.
• Knowledge of air traffic control and flight services.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, debug, and maintain source code individually and as part of a team within an Agile environment.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, Release Planning, and other team activities.
• Write and execute unit and functional tests.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and participate in their resolution in lab and operational environments.
• Provide support as needed to system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level