Entry Level Software Developer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Entry Level Software Developer in Omaha, NE.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Come put your software engineering skills into action! Leidos has openings for talented entry-level Software Engineers to join our team in one of our state of the art Leidos Software Factories in Omaha, Nebraska. In this role, you will join dynamic Agile software teams that are singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and engaging environment.
All work will be performed on site in Leidos' facility in Omaha. In this role you may have the opportunity to cross support other programs on site and/or move from program to program as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
These are some of the cool things you will be doing:
•As part of the development team, design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as Java.
•Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
•Use Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with your teams.
•Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing.
•Address potential roadblocks and develop around them.
•Develop maintainable code that matches specification.
•Develop automated tests leveraging a continuous integration process.
•Own delivery of small parts of a system or application.
•Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
•Learn to build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-Recent Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
-Understanding of Java/C++ and object oriented programming (applicants will be tested).
-Some experience with JavaScript and JS frameworks such as React.
-Foundation of software development process fundamentals.
-Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.
-Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
-U.S. Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-3.0 GPA.
-Internship experience in related discipline.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.