Sr. Java Developer

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Flexible Schedules

Education and Training Support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Java Developer in Bethesda, MD to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance backend microservices within a DevOps and SAFe framework.

You will contribute across the software lifecycle from estimations to deployment, collaborating with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to align user stories and deliver customer-focused solutions. The role emphasizes Java-based design patterns, RESTful APIs, cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), and automated testing with JUnit/Katalon,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with Java-based design patterns and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps toolchains and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework.
• Participate in software programming initiatives and code reviews.
• Develop software validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon; support automated deployments.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

DevOps

SAFe

Agile practices

JUnit

Katalon

Cloud platforms

GitHub/Jenkins scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Python

Bash

Katalon

JUnit

Spring Framework

Docker

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Java Developer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Our team works in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Leidos offers competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, holidays, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more. Join us to make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

A Java developer on this program provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission critical systems. Based in a DevOps framework, this role participates in major deliverables through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, design, coding and unit testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer IT needs.
• Participate in software programming initiatives and code reviews.
• Develop 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.
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following SAFe practices while coordinating closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases.
• Document and perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across environments leveraging GitFlow constructs and using industry-leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting (e.g., 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

• Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and development practices.
• Familiarity with Java-based design patterns and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
• Experience with Commercial Cloud Platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and cloud data services (e.g., S3, RDS, EFS).
• Familiarity with version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
• Bachelor\'s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master\'s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Direct experience with software testing performance tools, such as JUnit, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash in an Agile environment.
• Experience with SAFe development practices.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.