Software Development Intern

Leidos has an opening for a Software Development Intern to provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems starting summer 2026. You will have the opportunity to build strong systems and software utilizing cloud capabilities and Agile experience to support a complex ICAM program. Based in DevOps framework, you will participate in and/or direct major deliverables throughout all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing.

Anticipated Intern Program Dates: May 19, 2026 - August 8, 2026

During the summer internship, you must be available to work the duration of late May 2026 through early-August and commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python and queries in MySQL
• Participate in software system validation and testing methods using JUnit
• Participate in software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
• Participate in developing prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging Infrastructure platform services
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices
• Use industry leading DevOps tools like Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes
• Use Oracle Identity Store products like OAM and OUD
• Participate in systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments leverage GitFlow constructs
• Communicate key project data to team members and build team cohesion and effectiveness
• Leverage Atlassian tools like JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence to track development activities, control source code, and author documentation
• Create innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers
• Collaborate with other Interns on a software development project
• Participate in Leidos Sponsored Intern activities (Requires travel to Leidos Headquarters in Reston, VA and Team Office in Chantilly, VA)

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters computer science or other STEM degree program
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Bash
• MUST have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ICAM services
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with common Agile practices
• Basic knowledge of software design patterns
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
• Local to the Northern Virginia area to participate in Team Events in person

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:
February 18, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.