Java Software Developer - Junior

$65,000 - $117,500/Yr

Leidos - Clarksburg, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Clarksburg, WV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Java Software Developer position at Leidos involves developing and modifying software applications for a federal law enforcement agency. The role focuses on analyzing user needs, designing software solutions, and optimizing operational efficiency through effective software development practices. The position requires collaboration within a small team and offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions.
• Designs or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Analyzes and designs databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for various applications.
• Sets operational specifications and formulates and analyzes software requirements.
• Designs embedded systems software.
• Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Performs work that requires practical experience and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work well within a small team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• US Citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software product development.
• Agile Experience.
• Software development tools: JIRA, Confluence.
• Languages/frameworks: JIRA.
• Source control tools: GIT.
• DOD Secret Clearance is required.