Junior Software Engineer at Leidos in Chantilly, VA

Summary: Leidos is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join their team in a full-stack role with an emphasis on DevOps. This role provides hands-on experience with DevOps tools and modern software practices while collaborating closely with experienced engineers in an Agile environment. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines using Gitlab pipeline tools, Ansible, and python - Collaborate with developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data flow - Utilize AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for code suggestions, generation, debugging, refactoring, and optimization to improve development efficiency - Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure performance, compatibility across browsers/devices, and adherence to best practices - Implement clean, modular, and maintainable code following team standards - Stay current with emerging technologies and AI-assisted development trends - Contribute in an Agile environment, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and team collaboration Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree - US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance - Familiarity with version control tools such as Git - Experience or strong interest in AI tools for coding assistance (e.g., code generation, explanation, or optimization) - Working knowledge of Ansible and python - Working knowledge of Linux - Understanding of responsive design principles and basic web performance optimization - Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a team environment - Excellent communication skills - CompTIA Security+ certification Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with modern build tools (e.g., npm/Yarn, Vite) - Experience with Gitlab pipelines - Basic knowledge of security monitoring tools (Splunk, Nessus, Trellix) - Exposure to RESTful APIs - Personal projects, bootcamp completion, or open-source contributions (GitHub portfolio encouraged) Required Skills: DevOps, Python, Ansible Important Skills: AI coding tools, Git, Linux, RESTful APIs, CompTIA Security+ Benefits: Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement