About the job

Description

Deliver software solutions to complex challenges

Work on real projects with supportive and open-minded colleagues

Excellent career and professional development in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements

84% of our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

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

• Liaisingwith system users to document a requirement or specification and understand their needs, goals, and any issues or limitations;
• Usingyour skills to undertake software analysis, design, development and testing of software;
• Solvingcomplex 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;
• Analysingcode and systems for potential security vulnerabilities and code to avoid accidental introduction of such vulnerabilities;
• Assistingin 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;
• Undertakingindependent 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.

What You’ll Bring To Make An Impact

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret AGSVA security clearance.

Role

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.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

• Liaisingwith system users to document a requirement or specification and understand their needs, goals, and any issues or limitations;
• Usingyour skills to undertake software analysis, design, development and testing of software;
• Solvingcomplex 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;
• Analysingcode and systems for potential security vulnerabilities and code to avoid accidental introduction of such vulnerabilities;
• Assistingin 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;
• Undertakingindependent learning to improve your knowledge of software development.

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