Software Developer Intern at Leidos in Annapolis Junction, MD

Summary: Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Developer Intern in their Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role involves completing software development tasks, participating in peer code reviews, and creating prototypes while ensuring the quality and efficiency of the code developed. Responsibilities: - Completing software development tasks individually and/or as a member of an agile team - Using design software tools, providing support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques - Using sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable - Providing software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process - Promoting code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers - Participating in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members - Creating new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements - Communicating with team members about project status and issues that arise - Creating prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products - Debugging computer code to fix errors and improve performance - Testing software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience - Reviewing documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works - Conducting research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement - Analyzing data to identify trends and formulate solutions Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, going into the Junior or Senior class level - Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python) - Excellent problem solving and debugging skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Clearance Required: Must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph - US Citizenship Required Preferred Qualifications: - Java coding experience - Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts - Experience with multiple programming languages - Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git) - Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB) - Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) Required Skills: Programming languages, Java, C++, Python, Object-oriented programming, Software development tools, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git, Databases, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Web development technologies, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Security clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph, Independent work