Posted today
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc)
$57,850 - $104,575
25%
Unspecified
IT - Software
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
R-00173863
Description
Leidos Homeland is seeking a highly motivated Junior Application Developer supporting Airports, Borders and Security FBI portfolio. The candidate will support our Facilities technical IT contract and be responsible for understanding customer needs to create applications. The ideal candidate will operate independently with limited supervision and can establish solid working relationships within the division, as well as our external Government customers.
This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
You must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance to be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Security Clearance:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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: January 16, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Leidos Homeland is seeking a highly motivated Junior Application Developer supporting Airports, Borders and Security FBI portfolio. The candidate will support our Facilities technical IT contract and be responsible for understanding customer needs to create applications. The ideal candidate will operate independently with limited supervision and can establish solid working relationships within the division, as well as our external Government customers.
This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
You must be a US citizen with an active TS security clearance to be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain web-based, mobile, or desktop applications according to business requirements.
- Collaborate with senior developers to design software solutions and implement new features.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following company standards and coding guidelines.
- Debug and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
- Participate in code reviews and learn modern software development practices and methodologies.
- Assist in documenting technical specifications, architecture, and process workflows.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams such as QA, design, and project management.
- Stay updated on emerging programming languages, tools, and technologies relevant to the company’s tech stack.
Required Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or similar).
- Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic frameworks like React or Angular).
- Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL).
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or project experience developing software applications.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Understanding of REST APIs and backend development.
- Degree in IT related field preferred.
- Experience with SAFe and ITIL.
- Experience in communications, Agile, and DevSecOps; hardware/software fabrication; Cloud, platform system integration; and/or test and evaluation is a plus.
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: January 16, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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