Job Description

Your New Role

An average week for a Graduate Software Engineer could include a wide range of activities including:

• Liaising with system users to document a requirement or specification and understand their needs, goals, and any issues or limitations;
• Using your skills to undertake software analysis, design, development and testing of software;
• Solving complex problems using software related methodologies, processes, standards and tools;
• Translating and implementing simple development project requirements into physical database structures and code;
• Applying data analysis and data modelling techniques to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components;
• Analysing code and systems for potential security vulnerabilities and code to avoid accidental introduction of such vulnerabilities;
• Assisting in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications by correcting program errors, preparing instructions, analysing system capabilities and output requirements, in order to meet software standards;
• Working as part of a team in an Agile environment to contribute to the overall success of program delivery by working on individual activities and collaborating to come together using configuration and version control;
• Undertaking independent learning to improve your knowledge of software development.

Graduates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge specific to this role, to ensure they are able to contribute and reach their highest potential. As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities. To support you further throughout the graduate year, and your early career here at Leidos, you will also be assigned a mentor and buddy.

Qualifications

About You and What You'll Bring

This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline:

• Bachelor of Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Software Development
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Systems Engineering

Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 10th April 2022

Additional Information

What You'll Love

Over the last year, we have successfully adapted our approach to enable everyone - whether working remotely from home, an office or a customer site - to continue to be collaborative, productive and, above all, safe and healthy. We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility.

You'll be joining a fun and friendly team who support each other closely and love to celebrate together. At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to Be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. This can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain proscribed countries.