Leidos Australia
Posted 124 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Junior Python Developer
Brief overview
Chantilly, Virginia, United StatesIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Python developmentShell scriptingGit/GitLab version controlCI/CD conceptsREST APIsWeb applicationsLinux environmentsCommand line toolsPostgreSQLDockerTroubleshooting software issuesAgile ScrumTechnical documentation
Job description
Summary
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Junior Python Developer will develop and maintain Python-based backend services, support troubleshooting and bug fixing, and assist with API integrations and data processing workflows.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Python-based backend services and tooling
- Support troubleshooting and bug fixing across development and test environments
- Assist with API integrations and data processing workflows
- Write and maintain unit/integration tests
- Support CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation efforts
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and sprint activities
- Collaborate with senior developers and DevOps engineers
- Assist with onboarding technical documentation and user support
Skills
- US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
- 1–3 years of experience in Python development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience scripting in Python and shell scripting
- Familiarity with Git/GitLab version control and CI/CD concepts
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and web applications
- Familiarity with Linux environments and command line tools
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker
- Ability to troubleshoot software issues in a collaborative environment
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies and mission domains
- Self-starter requiring moderate supervision
- Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Qualifications
Must Haves
- US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
- 1–3 years of experience in Python development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience scripting in Python and shell scripting
- Familiarity with Git/GitLab version control and CI/CD concepts
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and web applications
- Familiarity with Linux environments and command line tools
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker
- Ability to troubleshoot software issues in a collaborative environment
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies and mission domains
- Self-starter requiring moderate supervision
- Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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