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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/annapolis-junction/cdaa1ecb-4d26-4487-afb1-19bcc442d16e ## About the Role * 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. ## Description CI/CD MariaDB Equities Debugging DevSecOps Pipelines Leadership Automation Purchasing Kubernetes Upskilling PostgreSQL Code Review Scalability Market Data RESTful API Spring Boot Cryptography GitLab CI/CD Microservices Version Control Test Automation Problem Solving Ancient History Computer Science Technical Design Containerization Agile Methodology Docker (Software) Analytical Method Influencing Skills Time Off Management Security Engineering Software Engineering Software Development Relational Databases Atlassian Confluence Signals Intelligence Cloud-Native Computing Application Deployment Operational Data Store Angular (Web Framework) SQL (Programming Language) Agile Software Development Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Java (Programming Language) Computer Network Operations Git (Version Control System) Influencing Without Authority Continuous Improvement Process Enterprise Application Software Software Development Life Cycle Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Application Programming Interface (API) Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Build scalable Spring Boot applications, deploy to Kubernetes, and help modernize mission-critical Intelligence systems supporting national security., Leidos is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join an Agile development team responsible for enhancing and modernizing a mission-critical enterprise application. You'll help evolve a high-performance Java platform that processes large volumes of operational data while transitioning to a modern, containerized architecture. 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. 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