Jr. Software Engineer – Production Support & Modernization
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the CDC Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) Prevention Research Synthesis (PRS) Web application and related data modernization initiatives. This role provides application development, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancement support for an existing Microsoft-based web platform while contributing to the incremental modernization of legacy analytical and reporting environments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to maintain operational continuity while supporting future migration and modernization efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or related discipline with 1–3 years of software development experience.
- Experience with Microsoft .NET technologies, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or similar web development technologies.
- Familiarity with relational databases and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience supporting web applications, troubleshooting issues, and implementing enhancements.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies and version control systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technologies and development frameworks.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other federal agencies.
- Experience supporting legacy application modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with the PRS Web technology stack, including Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, Visual C#, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Kendo UI, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Familiarity with Azure, Databricks, EDAV, 1CDP, Python, R, or other modern analytics environments.
- Experience supporting public health, healthcare, research, analytics, or reporting systems.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience supporting surveillance, data management, reporting, or modernization initiatives.
- Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900); Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900); Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204); Databricks Fundamentals; or equivalent certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support maintenance, enhancement, testing, deployment, and sustainment of the PRS Web application.
- Develop and maintain application components, scripts, APIs, automation solutions, and data processing workflows.
- Participate in requirements analysis, technical design, code reviews, testing, and implementation activities.
- Troubleshoot software defects, system issues, and user-reported problems and support resolution efforts.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and support materials.
- Support analysis and evaluation of modernization opportunities for legacy applications, analytical workflows, and reporting environments.
- Assist with migration planning, proof-of-concept development, and implementation of modernization initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.
- Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, analysts, and program stakeholders to support surveillance, reporting, and public health operations.
- Follow established software engineering, security, DevSecOps, and quality assurance practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
