Software Developer Intern

The Leidos FS2 Aero team has an opening for a software developer intern to work on the design and coding with software solutions for the Aeronautical Navigation Office for a 6 month – temporary to permanent hire position starting as soon as possible.  The ideal candidate has a familiarity with and a baseline understanding of software development concepts, developing coding skills using different tools, and ambition towards future projects in support of the mission. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities will involve building software coding knowledge providing the system administration and modification of existing GOTS code to integrate open-source software solutions for display in a web application.
• This role will work with programming languages to include C#/Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Shell scripting. 
• Creation and documentation of new and existing functionality within software version control repositories (gitlab) and utilizing DevOps principals and tools to deliver new features within an Agile construct.
• Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support applications through iteration/functionality utilizing Atlassian (Jira/Confluence).
• Participate and collaborate with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related bachelors degree program.  
• Experience with JavaScript, Python, or C# development framework.
• Experience of working with web-enabled applications.
• Proactive self-starter demonstrates a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment.
• Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follow tasks to their logical conclusion and make sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience working in a government cloud environment.
• 0+ years of experience with DOD software requirements.
• AWS Solutions or DevOps certification.
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• DOD 8570 Compliant Certification (Sec+).

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