Leidos is a large scale systems integration company weaving together information technology, engineering and science to deliver unique and practical solutions to our customers’ most complex challenges. We are Australia’s largest commercial supplier of intelligence services to the Australian Government, so not only is it interesting work, but we also help to safeguard our country. In Australia we have over 1,000 employees based mainly in Melbourne and Canberra and we are supported by a global network of over 32,000 employees. Change and innovation are central to the way we work, and we thrive when developing unique, practical solutions to seriously complex challenges.

As a Graduate Software Engineer you could be involved in a wide range of activities, including:

• Liaise with system users to document a requirement or specification and understand their needs, goals, and any issues or limitations
• Use your skills to undertake software analysis, design, development and testing of software
• Solve complex problems using software related methodologies, processes, standards and tools
• Translate and implement simple development project requirements into physical database structures
• Apply data analysis and data modelling techniques to establish, modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components
• Assist 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
• Work 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
• Undertake independent learning to improve your knowledge of software development

This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, such as:

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

And ideal for someone who has an interest and understanding of:

• Java and Java Script, Python
• Configuration Management Tools, Continuous Integration Tools, Data Management, Software Management Tools

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.