Software Engineer

Leidos Corporate Office of Technology has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to join our Software Accelerator team. The Software Engineer will collaborate with our forward-thinking team in developing advanced AI and software solutions. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is focused on integrating Generative AI into the full Software Development lifecycle. You will be responsible for creating and improving software applications to help customers overcome demanding challenges through technology, modernization, and transformation processes.

Primary Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and test advanced software applications and systems, based on the solutions derived by the Software Accelerator and their customers.
Collaborate with business development, research and development, and other subject matter experts in formulating and optimizing Leidos solutions.
Assist in the creation of proof-of-concepts, troubleshoot potential problems, and ensure technical features are understood and appropriately utilized.
Contribute to R&D initiatives, proposal and project advising, vendor engagements, and strategic partnerships.
Cooperate with the AI/ML Accelerator and other groups within the Office of Technology.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
Demonstrable experience with one or more of the following: JavaScript and JS frameworks such as React, Python, Go, Rust, or Java.
Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals. Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.
Strong understanding of the technology landscape, including emerging trends in AI and software development.
A continuous learner, staying abreast of the latest advancements in technology and effectively applying this knowledge to the organization's strategy.
Willingness to travel as needed
Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, REST, JSON, SOAP, and WSDL
Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.
Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).
Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
Familiarity with NoSql databases (MongoDB, etc.).
Familiarity with server-side JavaScript.
Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.