Junior Software Engineer - Alexandria, VA
Company: Msccn
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization
works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their
open roles. The following position is available to Veterans,
Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members,
Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you
have the required skill set, education requirements, and
experience, please click the submit button and follow the next
steps. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated. The
Defense Sector at Leidos is currently seeking a Junior Software
Engineer with 2 years of professional experience to join a
collaborative, product-focused engineering team. In this role, you
will contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery
of software products written primarily in Java, Rust and
JavaScript. You will work within an Agile development environment,
partnering closely with other engineers, product managers, and
stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that meets user
needs. This position does allow the ability to telework, but the
chosen candidate must be within a reasonable driving distance to
either Arlington, VA or Alexandria, VA. In addition, the chosen
candidate must be able to be on site when asked. Primary
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 Required: Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to
obtain an SCI prior to your start date Basic Qualifications: US
Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance with the
ability to obtain an SCI prior to your start date Bachelor's degree
in a relevant field and 2 years of professional software
development experience or a Master’s degree with 1 years of
experience. 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 Preferred
Qualifications: 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 What We Offer: Opportunity to work on impactful software
products delivered continuously to users A collaborative team
environment that values learning, feedback, and improvement Support
for modern development practices, automation, and emerging tools
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package If
you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink,
outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands
it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who
disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history.
We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else
dares. Original Posting: February 23, 2026 For U.S. Positions:
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: Pay
Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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.
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