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# Java Web Application Developer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Database Connectivity, Java Servlet, JSON, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Web Application Security, Webui, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Security, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Restful APIs, Static Application Security Testing
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9166126/java-web-application-developer

## About the Role

* US Citizen with at least an active Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
 * 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack web applications and software systems
 * 2+ years of experience identifying and validating requirements for software applications
 * 2+ years of experience with web UI components including HTML, CSS, JavaScript (NodeJS) and Angular
 * 2+ years of demonstrated ability to design and build RESTful web services
 * 2+ years of experience with Java EE/Jakarta EE integration, Servlets and JDBC
 * Experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent and SQL queries
 * Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles, Java EE (Streams, Lambda expressions), Collections framework, and Exception handling, * 4+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining full-stack web applications and software systems
 * 3+ years of experience with web UI components including HTML, CSS, JavaScript (NodeJS) and Angular
 * 3+ years of experience with Java EE/Jakarta EE integration, Servlets and JDBC
 * 3+ years of demonstrated ability to design and build RESTful web services using JSON
 * 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent and SQL queries
 * Experience with Static Application Security Testing (OWASP, Coverity, SonarQube) and software security compliance
 * Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles, Java EE (Streams, Lambda expressions), Collections framework, and Exception handling
 * Self-starter with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and test-driven development experience

## Description

* Join an existing team of web developers to provide full-stack web applications that support operational requirements.
 * Document and validate web application requirements.
 * Develop automated tests that align with test plans.
 * Provide architectural design and development support to fulfill web application requirements.
 * Participate in software design discussions and recommend use of relevant tools, technologies and techniques.
 * Aid in refactoring/updating existing web applications to add new features and improve reliability and performance.
 * Ensure compliance with software security requirements by reviewing the cybersecurity posture of web applications.


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