Junior Software Engineer

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Summary: Join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team to design, develop, test, and deliver software products primarily in Java, Rust, and JavaScript within an Agile environment. Highlights: 1. Collaborate on a product-focused engineering team 2. Contribute to design, development, testing, and delivery of software 3. Work within an Agile development environment Apply Now Description The Defense Sector Leidos is currently seeking a Junior Software Engineer with 2+ years of professional experience to join a collaborive, product-focused engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of software products written primarily in Java, Rust and JavaScript. You will work within an Agile development environment, partnering closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software th meets user needs. This position does allow the ability to telework, but the chosen candide must be within a reasonable driving distance to either Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA. In addition, the chosen candide must be able to be on site when asked. Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain software components and services using Java, Rust, and JavaScript Build and enhance user-facing feures using React Collabore with a cross-functional Agile team using Jira for planning, tracking, and execution Contribute to continuous delivery pipelines with a strong emphasis on automed testing Write and maintain unit, integrion, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability for backend and frontend systems Leverage generive AI tools to assist with development, testing, documention, and problem-solving where approprie Participe in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies Work closely with product and user-facing teams to incorpore feedback and improve functionality and usability Support ongoing improvements to development practices, tooling, and processes Basic Qualificions: US Citizen with least an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start de Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of professional software development experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with willingness to work across both languages Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Familiarity with Jira or similar Agile project management tools Experience with automed testing frameworks and test-driven or test-focused development practices Strong problem-solving skills and tention to detail Ability to work effectively as part of a larger engineering team Preferred Qualificions: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices Exposure to cloud-based or distributed systems Experience using or experimenting with AI-assisted development tools Understanding of software usability and user-centered design principles Wh We Offer Opportunity to work on impactful software products delivered continuously to users A collaborive team environment th values learning, feedback, and improvement Support for modern development practices, automion, and emerging tools Competitive compension and comprehensive benefits package If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Da Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-reled informion during any part of the employment applicion process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communice with you through emails th are genered by the Leidos.com automed system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos th asks for payment-reled informion or any other personal informion (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediely by emailing us LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discriminion All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #Feuredjob Apply Now