Entry-Level Software Developer

Leidos•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Leidos FS2 Aero team has an opening for a junior (entry level) software developer to work on the design and coding with software solutions for the Aeronautical Navigation Office for a 6-month temporary to permanent hire position. The ideal candidate has a familiarity with and a baseline understanding of software development concepts, developing coding skills using different tools, and ambition towards future projects in support of the mission. Primary responsibilities will involve building software coding knowledge, providing system administration and modification of existing GOTS code to integrate open-source software solutions for display in a web application. This role will work with programming languages to include C#/Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Shell scripting. Creation and documentation of new and existing functionality within software version control repositories (gitlab) and utilizing DevOps principals and tools to deliver new features within an Agile construct. Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support applications through iteration/functionality utilizing Atlassian (Jira/Confluence). Participate and collaborate with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 0+ years of prior relevant experience
Experience with JavaScript, Python, or C# development framework
Experience of working with web-enabled applications
Proactive self-starter demonstrates a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment
Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follow tasks to their logical conclusion and make sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Nice To Haves

0+ year of experience working in a government cloud environment
0+ years of experience with DOD software requirements
AWS Solutions or DevOps certification
Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
DOD 8570 Compliant Certification (Sec+)

Responsibilities

Building software coding knowledge
Providing system administration and modification of existing GOTS code to integrate open-source software solutions for display in a web application
Working with programming languages to include C#/Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Shell scripting
Creation and documentation of new and existing functionality within software version control repositories (gitlab)
Utilizing DevOps principals and tools to deliver new features within an Agile construct
Participating in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support applications through iteration/functionality utilizing Atlassian (Jira/Confluence)
Participating and collaborating with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria