Senior Java Software Engineer - 25k Sign On Bonus

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

10h

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join an Agile development team in the Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The team enhances and modernizes a mission-critical enterprise application that processes large volumes of operational data while transitioning to a modern, containerized architecture. The engineer will develop Spring Boot services and RESTful APIs, optimize relational databases, and contribute to Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD automation. The position spans the full software development lifecycle and offers opportunities to influence technical direction while supporting Intelligence missions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university; candidates without a bachelor's degree require an additional four years of software engineering experience.
At least 12 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot or similar modern frameworks.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman, Kubernetes, or other modern application deployment platforms.
Experience working in Agile development environments using Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Angular or other modern web applications.
Experience with microservices architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native software development.
Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
Experience tuning SQL performance and supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
Experience using Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills across application, database, and deployment technologies.
Experience supporting enterprise software within secure or classified environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices.
Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services for mission-critical applications and high-performance enterprise systems.
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot relational database solutions using MariaDB and other enterprise database technologies.
Support application modernization through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and continuous improvement of system architecture.
Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and Agile development activities.
Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and operational reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams using Jira and Confluence throughout the software development lifecycle.