Software Developer Intern

Description

The Homeland Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Software Developer Intern to support the DHS FLETC mission during the Summer 2026 internship period (June through August 2026). This is an exciting opportunity for a student to apply technical knowledge in support of mission-focused software development activities. The selected candidate will contribute to minor software enhancements, support documentation updates in Atlassian Confluence, and work within an Agile development team alongside senior developers. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, able to work independently, and eager to learn in a collaborative technical environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support minor software enhancements, bug fixes, and maintenance activities for mission-related applications
• Work collaboratively with senior developers and other team members in an Agile development environment
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as team meetings, sprint planning, and status discussions, as appropriate
• Update and maintain system and technical documentation using Atlassian Confluence
• Assist with software testing, troubleshooting, and validation of implemented changes
• Use established team processes and development standards to complete assigned work
• Track assigned tasks and work progress through team tools and workflows
• Communicate status, issues, and recommendations clearly with technical team members
• Complete assigned tasks independently while seeking guidance when needed

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Basic knowledge of software development principles, programming concepts, and the software development lifecycle
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and development processes
• Ability to support a full-time summer internship from June through August 2026
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
• Exposure to or familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience using Atlassian Confluence to update or maintain technical documentation
• Experience using JIRA or similar tools to track tasks, user stories, and development progress
• Academic, internship, or personal project experience in a software development environment
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and contribute effectively in a team setting

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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