Full Time Software Developer Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Developer Intern (starting in summer 2027) in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

The selected individual(s) will perform software development activities on a large, complex program using agile development. The program uses Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support to a large, fast-paced program, and is infusing new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system. The responsibilities for this position may include any aspect of the software development lifecycle that would be expected on a large, complex program. The selected individuals will work full time during their Summer break from college and potentially part time during the school year.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include completing software development tasks individually and/or as a member of an agile team. The selected individuals will use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques, and will use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable. The selected candidates will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. Tasking may include one or more of the following:

• Participating in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members.
• Creating new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements.
• Communicating with team members about project status and issues that arise.
• Creating prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products.
• Debugging computer code to fix errors and improve performance.
• Testing software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience.
• Reviewing documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works.
• Conducting research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzing data to identify trends and formulate solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, going into the Junior or Senior level.
• Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance before start date. investigation requires, but is not limited to, an in-person interview in Maryland at intern's own expense.
• Ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance after start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Java coding experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with multiple programming languages.
• Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git).
• Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.