Software Developer Intern

Leidos•Sterling, VA

2d•$48,100 - $86,950

About The Position

The Homeland Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Software Developer Intern to support the DHS FLETC mission during the Summer 2026 internship period (June through August 2026). This is an exciting opportunity for a student to apply technical knowledge in support of mission-focused software development activities. The selected candidate will contribute to minor software enhancements, support documentation updates in Atlassian Confluence, and work within an Agile development team alongside senior developers. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, able to work independently, and eager to learn in a collaborative technical environment. Primary Responsibilities Support minor software enhancements, bug fixes, and maintenance activities for mission-related applications Work collaboratively with senior developers and other team members in an Agile development environment Participate in Agile ceremonies such as team meetings, sprint planning, and status discussions, as appropriate Update and maintain system and technical documentation using Atlassian Confluence Assist with software testing, troubleshooting, and validation of implemented changes Use established team processes and development standards to complete assigned work Track assigned tasks and work progress through team tools and workflows Communicate status, issues, and recommendations clearly with technical team members Complete assigned tasks independently while seeking guidance when needed

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
Basic knowledge of software development principles, programming concepts, and the software development lifecycle
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and development processes
Ability to support a full-time summer internship from June through August 2026
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
Exposure to or familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
Experience using Atlassian Confluence to update or maintain technical documentation
Experience using JIRA or similar tools to track tasks, user stories, and development progress
Academic, internship, or personal project experience in a software development environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and contribute effectively in a team setting

Responsibilities

Support minor software enhancements, bug fixes, and maintenance activities for mission-related applications
Work collaboratively with senior developers and other team members in an Agile development environment
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as team meetings, sprint planning, and status discussions, as appropriate
Update and maintain system and technical documentation using Atlassian Confluence
Assist with software testing, troubleshooting, and validation of implemented changes
Use established team processes and development standards to complete assigned work
Track assigned tasks and work progress through team tools and workflows
Communicate status, issues, and recommendations clearly with technical team members
Complete assigned tasks independently while seeking guidance when needed