Junior Software Developer

Leidos•Baltimore, MD

1d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Developer to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for building the next-generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive user interfaces, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a candidate with these skills: Java/Angular or Node/React programming language. If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading! Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family. Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems with 0-2 years of experience.
Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot code independently, without reliance on AI code generation tools.
Foundational experience with at least one of the following tech stacks: Angular and Java or React and Node.js.
Basic knowledge in foundational technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Understanding of software development principles, version control (e.g., Git), and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with AI tools that can assist with code generation, debugging, or documentation.
Basic knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Strong communication, problem-solving, and writing skills, with a passion for and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
Location: Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

Nice To Haves

Internship or project experience in full-stack development.
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development.
Basic understanding of modern software development tools for version control, continuous integration, project management, and documentation (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, Agility, Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain web applications using Java/Angular and/or React/Node.js tech stack.
Collaborate with team members to design, implement, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code without the assistance of AI tools, while leveraging AI tools for code assistance when appropriate.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
Analyze and improve code and participate in code peer review processes to ensure the highest degree of software quality.
Attend team meetings and agile ceremonies and participate in the software engineering lifecycle.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software development.
Communicate clearly and effectively with Leidos team members as well as SSA leaders in all team meetings/discussions.
All other duties as assigned or directed