Sr. Java Developer

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

3d•$107,900 - $195,050

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Sr. Java Developer in its Intel Security Sector’s Analysis Solutions Business Area. The developer provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission-critical systems within a DevOps framework. The role participates in major project deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, including scope and work estimation, design, coding, and unit testing. The position focuses on developing and maintaining backend microservices, delivering solutions on cloud platforms, supporting SAFe Agile practices, and documenting and deploying software using DevOps tools. The role supports national security missions.

Requirements

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 and practices.
Familiarity with development in commercial cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and using cloud data services such as S3, RDS, or EFS.
Familiarity with version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases.
Direct experience using software testing/performance tools such as JUnit and scripting languages such as Python and Bash in an Agile development environment.
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 and code reviews.
Develop software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, and use custom software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies.
Develop, prototype, and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform using 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, including deploying build artifacts across environments using GitFlow constructs and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures, creating solutions to meet customers’ technical needs.
Participate in software development lifecycle activities, including scope and work estimation, design, coding, and unit testing.
Provide operations and maintenance for mission-critical systems.