Senior Java Web Application Developer

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Java Web Application Developer to join our Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) program. This remote role supports DoD communities by delivering full-stack web applications through a collaborative team of engineers and developers.

The position emphasizes Java EE/Jakarta EE, RESTful services, and modern UI components with strong security and quality focus. The role may be performed remotely while being based in the United States and open to individuals

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• 6+ years developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack web applications.
• 6+ years identifying and validating software requirements.
• 8+ years with web UI: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
• 4+ years designing and building RESTful web services.
• 6+ years Java EE/Jakarta EE integration, Servlets and JDBC.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of web developers to deliver full-stack applications.
• Document and validate web application requirements.
• Develop automated tests aligned with test plans.
• Provide architectural design and development support.
• Participate in design discussions and tool selection.
• Refactor/update existing applications for new features and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Full-stack Java

HTML/CSS/JS

Angular

RESTful services

Java EE/Jakarta EE

JDBC

PostgreSQL

Object-Oriented Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

JDBC

Job description

Senior Java Web Application Developer Location: Remote Clearance: Secret or higher The Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) program at Leidos is looking for a Senior Java Web Application Developer to join our team! Our mission is to develop tools for the United States Department of Defense test and training communities, to increase the speed of the development cycle, to get capabilities to the warfighter more rapidly. The Senior Java Web Application Developer will work within a team of engineers and developers to design, build, test and maintain web applications that provide key capabilities for our enclaves. This position is located in Alexandria, VA and eligible for remote work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Join an existing team of web developers to provide full-stack web applications that support operational requirements.
• Document and validate web application requirements.
• Develop automated tests that align with test plans.
• Provide architectural design and development support to fulfill web application requirements.
• Participate in software design discussions and recommend use of relevant tools, technologies and techniques.
• Aid in refactoring/updating existing web applications to add new features and improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with software security requirements by reviewing the cybersecurity posture of web applications.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with at least an active Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• 6+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack web applications and software systems
• 6+ years of experience identifying and validating requirements for software applications
• 8+ years of experience with web UI components including HTML, CSS, JavaScript (NodeJS) and Angular
• 4+ years of demonstrated ability to design and build RESTful web services
• 6+ years of experience with Java EE/Jakarta EE integration, Servlets and JDBC
• Experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent and SQL queries
• Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles, Java EE (Streams, Lambda expressions), Collections framework, and Exception handling

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack web applications and software systems
• 6+ years of experience with web UI components including HTML, CSS, JavaScript (NodeJS) and Angular
• 6+ years of experience with Java EE/Jakarta EE integration, Servlets and JDBC
• 6+ years of demonstrated ability to design and build RESTful web services using JSON
• 6+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent and SQL queries
• Experience with Static Application Security Testing (OWASP, Coverity, SonarQube) and software security compliance
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles, Java EE (Streams, Lambda expressions), Collections framework, and Exception handling
• Self-starter with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and test-driven development experience

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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: October 2, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment and Diversity

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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.