Software Development Intern

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Job Description

The Integrated Solutions Division is seeking a Software Development Intern in Aurora, Colorado to support maintenance and development for the CEGS system, a real-time operational SIGINT processor. The system applications are implemented in C++ and Java, with development managed by an established and successful software development team with good customer visibility. The candidate must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph; clearance will not be required to start.

The candidate will be responsible for working software design, development, integration and testing within an existing software process. The candidate will assist with software changes to develop new capabilities, enhance existing capabilities, and resolve issues with existing capabilities. The software development environment is based on agile methodologies, so the ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with continuous integration models, unit test development, and automated regression testing approaches is highly desirable. In addition to working with other SIGINT analysts and software developers, the candidate will interface with project managers, systems engineers, and customers on a regular basis, so good communications skills are a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the development software in a Linux environment (currently RedHat / CentOS)
• Attend weekly developer meetings to participate in software ticket prioritization and assignment
• Communicate status via software ticket tracking tool (currently Trac)
• Help to test software using a variety of tools prior to commitment to software baseline
• Utilize software version control (currently Subversion)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Development experience in C, C++, Java, and/or JavaScript.
• Demonstrable problem solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies and Test-Driven Development.
• Prior experience with standard software development tools, particularly Jira, Git, and Jenkins.
• PostgreSQL (or similar)
• ActiveMQ
• HTTPD and website maintenance
• Front-end programming language (Javascript)

Metropolitan State University of Denver students preferred.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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