SCI Polygraph Required

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

1d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring Java Developers and Senior Java Developers (T3/T4) for its Intel Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area in Bethesda, Maryland. The team supports national security missions across Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management. Candidates will be considered for the level that matches their qualifications and relevant experience. The role supports Agile development, operations, and maintenance of mission-critical systems within a DevOps framework. Developers contribute across the software development lifecycle, including scope definition and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing. They develop, enhance, and maintain high-performance software, contribute to backend architecture, and work with cross-functional Agile teams to address customer requirements. The position is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Leidos describes a benefits package that includes paid time off, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, and paid parental leave.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and software development methodologies.
Familiarity with Java-based design patterns, RESTful API implementation, and software development within DevOps frameworks.
Familiarity with commercial cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and cloud data services such as S3, RDS, and EFS.
Familiarity with version control systems and issue/problem tracking tools.
For Java Developer (T3): bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
For Java Developer (T3): familiarity with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases.
For Java Developer (T3): direct experience using software testing and performance tools such as JUnit, and scripting languages including Python and Bash, within an Agile development environment.
For Senior Java Developer (T4): bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
For Senior Java Developer (T4): familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases.
For Senior Java Developer (T4): direct experience using software testing and performance tools such as JUnit, and scripting languages including Python and Bash, within an Agile development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAFe development practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework.
Participate in software programming initiatives and contribute to backend architectural decisions.
Conduct code reviews to support reliable, high-quality software delivery.
Develop software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, leveraging integrated, custom-developed software solutions to support automated deployment technologies.
Develop, prototype, and deploy solutions within cloud-based platforms using available infrastructure and platform services.
Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices, coordinating with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to align User Stories and implement customer use cases.
Document and perform systems software development activities, including deploying build artifacts across environments using GitFlow constructs and DevOps tools such as GitHub and Jenkins, along with Python and Bash.
Identify and apply software development best practices and standard operating procedures to create solutions for customer technical needs.