Senior Java API Developer

Barmont; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Java API Developer to join their innovative team in Woodlawn, MD. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in Java and the Spring Framework to design and implement cutting-edge deployment automation solutions. You'll work closely with a talented team to ensure the successful integration of applications while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about modern software development and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with Java and Spring.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization using Docker.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement deployment automation using Java and Spring.
• Investigate and repair application defects across components.

Skills

Java EE

Spring Framework

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps

Automated testing

SOA/Microservice architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Docker

Red Hat OpenShift

Jenkins

SonarQube

IBM Fuse

Apache Camel

Job description

**Description**

The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a **Senior Java API Developer** to work in Woodlawn, MD.

**This position will require onsite work in Woodlawn, MD five days a week.**

**Day to Day Responsibilities:**

+ Develop, design, code, and implement next-generation deployment automation using system/software engineering best practices and the latest technologies:

+ Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security, Data).

+ DevOps (Jenkins, Red Hat OpenShift, Docker, SonarQube, UrbanCode).

+ Enterprise Integration (IBM Fuse, Apache Camel, and SpringBoot Routes).

+ Provide software expertise in one or more of these areas: Java application integration, Java enterprise services, service oriented architectures (SOA), security, business process management/business rules processing, CI/CD pipeline and containerization, user experience (UX) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG/USDS Web Standards).

+ Investigate and repair application defects regardless of component: front-end, business logic, middleware, or database (PL/SQL and Data Modeling).

+ Conduct activities and create documentation for maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO).

+ Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience.

+ All other duties as assigned or directed.

**Foundation for Success (Required Qualifications):**

This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience **OR** Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted/accepted in lieu of degree.

+ 8+ years of experience of modern software development experience with a solid understanding of designing, building, deploying, and running applications. Combined experience SOA/Microservice architecture/RESTful web service.

+ 2+ years of combined hands-on experience building/developing on CI/CD pipelines and using Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes and Docker containers.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

**Factors to Help You Shine (Required Qualifications):**

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

+ Excellent knowledge with Java EE, Java generics, and concurrent programming.

+ Excellent experience with Spring Framework ( **One or more of the following** : Boot, Batch, Cloud, Security, **and/or** Data).

+ Solid experience with automated unit testing, TDD, BDD, and associated technologies ( **One or more of the following:** Junit, Mockito, Cucumber, Selenium, **and/or** Karma/Jasmine).

+ Basic experience / understanding of DevOps and toolset ( **One or more of the following:** Git/Bitbucket, Docker containers, Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes, Jenkins, **and/or** SonarQube).

+ Basic knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, DB2, and Oracle), SQL, **and/or** ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate, **and/or** Spring JDBC).

+ Able to successfully support two projects simultaneously.

**How to Stand Out from the Crowd (Desired Skills):**

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

+ Strong understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns.

+ Experience developing IBM Fuse, Apache Camel, or SpringBoot routes.

+ Preferred experience with API development & monitoring tools (Postman, Ready API, Swagger, Splunk, Dynatrace).

+ AWS cloud certifications or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

+ Preferred experience with AWS cloud technologies or other cloud platforms and PaaS.

+ Preferred experience with Kafka development and integration.

**Original Posting:**

May 2, 2025

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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00158289

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.