Senior Java Developer

Leidos • Washington, D.C., DC

241d • $104,650 - $189,175

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of professional experience in designing and developing robust, scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java technologies, cloud architecture, and modern application design, with a passion for clean, maintainable code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Strong experience with REST APIs, JSON, and web application architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
• Solid knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud-native architecture and components such as load balancers, API gateways, service discovery, and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).
• Skilled in build and automation tools (Maven/Gradle, Jenkins) and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Java-based applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Build, consume, and document RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement and support CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments (AWS preferred).
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases to support various business needs.
• Drive technical discussions, mentor junior developers, and contribute to code reviews.
• Implement and maintain scalable microservices and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure application performance, security, and reliability across all stages of development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree