Junior Agile Developer - Active Top Secret Clearance Required!

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking an Agile Developer to join the Air Force Technical Application Center (AFTAC) US National Data Center (US NDC) team.

The candidate requires a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and will work on Patrick AFB, FL.

The Agile Developer will work side by side with the software, systems, database, hardware, and operations teams to design, implement, test, and deployment software. The Agile Developer will utilize SAFe principled agile design, development, and maintenance practices in a DevSecOps environment.

A successful candidate will have experience with software design patterns and DevSecOps best practices working in real-time systems or high-reliability environments.  Including experience in software tools and scripting languages used for design, development, and maintenance of applications using Java and Python.  Strong communication and teamwork skills with an intellectual curiosity and natural drive to advance knowledge and technical skills will be key

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain build and deployment for DevSecOps CI/CD environment

• Provide expertise in developing hardened code following industry best practices and in accordance with applicable DoD and DISA policy and guidelines.

• Develop system capabilities and unit tests in support of Sprint release commitments.

• Assist in defining and designing system interfaces and supporting micro service components to meet integrated system objectives.

• Develop Java, JavaScript, python, and associated code elements to facilitate prototype delivery.

• Actively participate in Engineering Scrum and design meetings to drive quality releases.

• Produce and maintain documentation on installations, procedures, and troubleshoot guides for systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

• BS and 2 yrs of experience OR MS degree OR 4+ yrs of experience in lieu of a degree

• IAT Level II certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+ certification), must be current or earned within 6 months of hire date.

• Fluent in Java and Python

• Agile software development experience  (SAFe expertise is desirable)

• Experience with DevSecOps CI/CD build automation tools

• Eexperience with Linux system administration and Git or similar software configuration management system

• Knowledge of DoD processes, policies and guidance

• Knowledge of virtualized environments

• Aptitude to learn new technologies and the ability to perform continuous research and analysis and support technology evaluations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Kubernetes in a production environment

• Experience building out CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tool

• Demonstrated general experience of a research, development, information systems engineering or information operations nature and have a demonstrated ability to apply principles and methods of information technology in problems dealing with information security and information assurance.

• Experience with configuration management/version control systems and problem tracking system

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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

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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.