Software Developer Intern

Leidos is seeking a talented Software Developer Intern who is ready to help design and develop software solutions for our clients in a fast-paced, real-world environment. This paid internship full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks or maximum of 12 weeks during the summer depending on interns’ availability.

The intern will assist technology co-workers to review current application state, identify opportunity to fine tune applications and maximize efficiencies while following our code best practice standards. You will be part of a software development team maximizing our best-in-class customer experience! This will be a valuable experience for any student pursuing a career in information technology. The 100% telework position supports a contract for Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading! Every position one takes is more rewarding when the “why” behind the position it is better understood. Know that your work makes a difference to those who need it most. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.

Find your “Why” with us!

•Working with a dynamic team to design, develop, integrate, test, transition to production, and maintain software applications.

•Collaborate amongst various functional teams, analysts, and architects.

•Work with web application technologies, including CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL.

Primary Responsibilities

• Duties include building JavaScript and Python scripts to manage and validate data entered into the existing system.

• Assist in designing and developing enhancements to system.

• Software debugging.

• Testing software and fixing problems.

• US Citizenship Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must currently be pursuing a degree in an Information Technology discipline such Software Development, Engineering, or Information Systems.

• US Citizenship Requirements

• Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the customer.

• Two years of academic or professional work experience

• The student must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at the Junior/Senior level.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Has working knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL

• Able to create process diagrams and write Test Plans

• Fluent in Microsoft Windows operating system environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform software troubleshooting and resolve operational issues.

• Basic understanding of application and software development security principles.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Knowledge of cross-platform development tools. Some commercial application experience preferred.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.