Software Engineer (Level 1)

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking multiple Java-based, Software Engineers to support a Leidos Prime Program in the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical systems. The Software Developer(s) will work collaboratively with a software engineering team to assist in the design, development, testing, implementation, and sustainment of software. The role requires the candidate to work individually and as part of a team. Develop, review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Position Responsibilities:
The Level 1 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities: 

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements 
• Debug existing software and correct defects  
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features 
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments 
• Write or review software and system documentation 
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas (U) Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

Basic Qualifications:    

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph is required
• Eight (8) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• C/C++, JAVA software development experience   
• Experience working in an Agile environment, with continuous integration and automated testing

Preferred Qualifications:    

• Networking and sockets experience
• Experience in OpenStack software tools for building and managing cloud computing platforms. 
• Linux and Centos/RedHat experience
• Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, and LDAP
• Storage concept experience: File systems, extendts, luns, raid
• Git, Gitlab, Jenkins
• Jira, Confluence
• Prometheus and Grafana

External Referral Eligible

CONMD

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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.

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.