Java Software Engineer

CareerCircle
Bethesda, MD, United States
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$131,300.0 - $237,350.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Confluence Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Bioinformatics Cloud Engineering Software Quality
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Code Review Signals Intelligence Databases Continuous Integration Relational Databases Software Debugging Software Design Patterns DevOps Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Github Spring Framework Junit Python (Programming Language) Key Management PostgreSQL MariaDB NoSQL Operational Data Store Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology Salesforce.Com Software Deployment Software Engineering Software Systems SQL Databases Systems Architecture Web Applications Web Application Frameworks Scripting Google Cloud Enterprise Software Applications Computer Network Operations Spring-boot Software Troubleshooting Backend Git Containerization AngularJS Gitlab-ci Kubernetes Information Technology Atlassian Tools Restful APIs Software Version Control Sql Tuning Devsecops Docker Katalon Studio Jenkins Microservices

Job description

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Working alongside experienced software engineers, you’ll develop Spring Boot services, build RESTful APIs, optimize relational databases, and contribute to Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD automation. This is an opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, influence technical direction, and deliver software that directly supports critical Intelligence missions.

If you’re passionate about backend engineering, modern Java development, scalable architectures, and continuous improvement, you’ll find challenging technical work, a collaborative engineering culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact., * Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices.

  • Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services supporting 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 initiatives through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and continuous improvements to system architecture.
  • Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and Agile software 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 while supporting the complete software development lifecycle., All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Related Jobs Java Developer Leidos

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelors degrees will require an additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
  • Minimum of twelve (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 (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.
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!, Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Java Software Engineer in our Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management., If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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