Entry-Level Software Developer

The Sensor Systems Analysis and Engineering Portfolio within Leidos’ Weapons Sensors Division currently has an opening for an Entry-Level Software Developer to work in our Huntsville, AL office.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Entry-Level Software Developer to join our team of engineers and scientists. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions by providing full-stack development support. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily focusing on modeling and simulation, sensor integration, testing, data analysis, protection of critical hardware, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and maintain applications that meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining frontend web applications using modern frameworks.
• Write basic, efficient, and scalable code to interface with SQL databases.
• Support backend programming efforts using Python.
• Collaborate with team members to design, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and operate within an Agile Scrum software development process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with frontend development using frameworks such as React, Angular, ASP.NET, or Node.js.
• Foundational programming skills in Python for backend development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.
• Basic understanding of SQL databases and experience writing code to interact with them.
• Knowledge of Jira or other project management tools.
• Understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to computer vision algorithms and techniques.

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