Leidos
Posted 131 days agoVerified live 16h ago
Junior Software Engineer
Brief overview
Morgantown, WVIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$58k–$105k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
JavaRustJavaScriptReactAgile/ScrumJiraAutomated testingTest-driven developmentProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCI/CD pipelinesCloud-based systemsDistributed systemsAI-assisted development toolsSoftware usabilityUser-centered design
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
202476
202584
202610
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
202518
202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
202519
20266
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are currently seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team, focusing on the design, development, testing, and delivery of software products primarily using Java, Rust, and JavaScript.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software components and services using Java, Rust, and JavaScript
- Build and enhance user-facing features using React
- Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team using Jira for planning, tracking, and execution
- Contribute to continuous delivery pipelines with a strong emphasis on automated testing
- Write and maintain unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability for backend and frontend systems
- Leverage generative AI tools to assist with development, testing, documentation, and problem-solving where appropriate
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies
- Work closely with product and user-facing teams to incorporate feedback and improve functionality and usability
- Support ongoing improvements to development practices, tooling, and processes
Skills
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with 365 days from the start of your employment with Leidos
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 0-2 years of professional software development experience or a Master's degree. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with willingness to work across both languages
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with Jira or similar Agile project management tools
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven or test-focused development practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a larger engineering team
- US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices
- Exposure to cloud-based or distributed systems
- Experience using or experimenting with AI-assisted development tools
- Understanding of software usability and user-centered design principles
Qualifications
Must Haves
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with 365 days from the start of your employment with Leidos
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 0-2 years of professional software development experience or a Master's degree. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency in Java, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with willingness to work across both languages
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with Jira or similar Agile project management tools
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven or test-focused development practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a larger engineering team
Nice to Haves
- US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices
- Exposure to cloud-based or distributed systems
- Experience using or experimenting with AI-assisted development tools
- Understanding of software usability and user-centered design principles
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement