Java Developer

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

12d•$87,100 - $157,450

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Java Developer for its Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area in Bethesda, Maryland. The role supports the Agile development, operations, and maintenance of mission-critical systems within a DevOps framework. The developer contributes throughout the software development lifecycle, including defining scope, estimating work, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing. The position involves developing and maintaining modern software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams, and applying technologies to address complex customer requirements.

Requirements

Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and software development practices.
Familiarity with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and design patterns, RESTful API implementation, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with integrating and delivering software solutions within DevOps toolsets and practices.
Direct experience using software testing and performance tools such as JUnit and scripting languages including Python and Bash within an Agile development environment.
Familiarity with development in commercial cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and cloud data services such as S3, RDS, or EFS.
Familiarity with version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAFe development practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework.
Participate in software programming initiatives, contribute to backend architecture, and conduct code reviews.
Develop software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, and use integrated, custom-developed software solutions to support automated deployment technologies.
Develop, prototype, and deploy solutions within cloud-based platforms using available 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, as well as scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures to create solutions for customers' technical needs.