Leidos is seeking an Application Developer Intern to join their Digital Sector team. This role offers students hands-on experience in developing cloud-based applications and contact center solutions, while working alongside experienced professionals to support federal government customers.
Responsibilities
Assist with developing and maintaining cloud-based applications using Python
Support the development and enhancement of Amazon Connect contact center solutions
Develop and test AWS Lambda functions and REST APIs
Assist with troubleshooting application issues and implementing bug fixes
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior developers
Assist with unit testing and integration testing of application components
Learn and apply AWS best practices for security, scalability, and reliability
Work with Git and CI/CD pipelines to support software deployments
Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and business analysts on project tasks
Document technical designs, code changes, and implementation details
Continuously learn new technologies and contribute ideas for improving development processes
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Basic programming experience with Python through coursework, internships, or personal projects
Fundamental understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Basic understanding of REST APIs and web application development
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts; exposure to AWS through coursework or personal projects is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearances, if applicable
Preferred
Exposure to AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, or CloudWatch
Familiarity with Amazon Connect or an interest in contact center technologies
Experience using Python frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI
Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, or React
Understanding of SQL or NoSQL databases
Experience using Docker or containerized development
Exposure to Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps
Familiarity with automated testing concepts
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or coursework toward AWS certifications
Demonstrated passion for learning new technologies through personal projects, hackathons, GitHub contributions, or coursework
Benefits
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
