Junior Software Developer @ Leidos
placeHybrid
attach_money $80,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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Description
Leidos is hiring a Junior Software Developer to build and sustain mission-focused web applications for defense customers. You will contribute across the stack using technologies like .NET, Vue.js, and SQL Server, writing secure and maintainable code even in constrained and disconnected environments.
Responsibilities
- Full-stack development: Implement backend services in C# (.NET/ASP.NET) and front-end features in Vue.js and Nuxt.
- Secure coding: Apply best practices including input validation, logging, and error handling.
- Data and APIs: Build RESTful APIs and develop T-SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Team collaboration: Work with QA and DevOps to meet SLAs, resolve defects, and support fielded systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI DoD security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of applicable experience or equivalent experience.
- Experience with C# (.NET/ASP.NET), JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js (or similar), and SQL Server.
- Understanding of REST, HTTP, JSON, and relational database design.
- Familiarity with Git workflows and pull requests.
- Exposure to secure coding concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with unit and integration testing and basic performance profiling.
- Exposure to CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and work tracking systems (Jira/Azure Boards).
- Experience with API integration and handling authentication flows (OAuth/JWT).
- UX fundamentals: building accessible, responsive UIs with component libraries.
Additional Information
Work can be performed remotely; however, preference is given to candidates local to Newport News, VA. Leidos is known as the tech company everyone calls when challenges arise – solving high-stakes problems with code, creativity, and a pragmatic approach.
Key skills/competency
- .NET
- Vue.js
- SQL Server
- RESTful APIs
- Secure coding
- C#
- JavaScript
- Unit Testing
- CI/CD
- Git
How to Get Hired at Leidos
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Leidos' culture: Study their mission, values, and recent achievements.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight .NET, Vue.js, and SQL skills.
- Showcase secure coding: Include examples of secure projects.
- Prepare for collaboration: Brush up on agile and team practices.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review .NET and C# fundamentals.
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Practice Vue.js and front-end development.
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Study SQL Server query optimization.
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Learn RESTful API design basics.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe team collaboration experiences.
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Explain handling feedback in code reviews.
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Discuss resolving project challenges.
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Share examples of meeting deadlines.
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