Java Developer (SME)

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a skilled Java Developer in Bethesda, Maryland to provide Agile DevOps support for mission critical systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance microservices and integrating with technologies like AWS and Elasticsearch. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Java and the Spring Framework, and have a Master's degree with significant relevant experience. This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and offers competitive benefits including paid time off and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Extensive use and experience in Agile practices and service-oriented environments.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain backend microservices using Java.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members.
• Develop and prototype solutions within a cloud-based platform.

Skills

Agile practices

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Elasticsearch

Postgres

DynamoDB

AWS

DevOps practices

Education

Master's degree with 15+ years of experience

Tools

AWS Lambda

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

Job Summary

As a Java Developer (SME) you will provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems in the Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of customer tools and applications that support extracting, transforming, and loading data into an enterprise Data Lake. Working within a DevOps framework, you will participate in (and/or direct) major project deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, unit testing, and deployment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework.
• Participate in and direct software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
• Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon, and use integrated custom-developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies.
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform, leveraging platform services.
• Analyze proof of concept, performance, and end‑to‑end testing, and coordinate infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission requirements.
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices while coordinating closely with product owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation.
• Document and perform systems software development, including build, deployment and configuration across environments, using GitFlow constructs and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures, creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive use and experience in Agile practices, service‑oriented environments, and development practices.
• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and design patterns, implementing RESTful APIs, and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Extensive experience writing software that interfaces with data technologies such as Elasticsearch, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda and AWS S3.
• Extensive experience integrating and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
• Direct experience with software testing performance tools such as JUnit and scripting languages such as Python and Bash in an Agile environment.
• Extensive experience with development in commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services such as S3, RDS, EFS.
• Extensive experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Master’s degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience (additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAFe development practices.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical up‑skilling, education and training support, paid parental leave, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.