Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring | Metadata APIs
Leidos
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Job summary
Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain a Data Dictionary capability with a Java/Spring backend, RESTful APIs, and a web UI. You will work independently within an Agile team, contributing to architectural decisions and full software lifecycle delivery.
The role requires strong Java/Spring experience, REST API development, and database expertise, with a focus on security-cleared work in the NSS/CABA domain.
Qualifications
- Java/Spring development
- RESTful API design and implementation
- PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases
- Linux development environments
- Agile software delivery and collaboration
- Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Java/Spring applications (web UI, data store, REST services)
- Design and implement backend services and APIs
- Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices
- Develop and maintain database schemas and queries
- Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production readiness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
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Job description
Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain a Data Dictionary capability with a Java/Spring backend, RESTful APIs, and a web UI. You will work independently within an Agile team, contributing to architectural decisions and full software lifecycle delivery.
The role requires strong Java/Spring experience, REST API development, and database expertise, with a focus on security-cleared work in the NSS/CABA domain.
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