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# Java Developer (SME)

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $154,050.0 - $278,475.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Stores, Data Systems, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Github, Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Message Queuing, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, E2e Testing, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Programming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Scripting, Google Cloud, AWS Lambda, Git Flow, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Katalon Studio, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466566481&tx=JP1711FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Extensive use and experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
 * Extensive experience with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and design patterns, implementing RESTful APIs, and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
 * Extensive experience with writing software that interfaces with data technologies like Elasticsearch, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3.
 * Extensive experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
 * Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit and scripting languages, such as Python, and Bash while working in an Agile development environment
 * Extensive experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
 * Extensive experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
 * Master's degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
 * To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance., * Experience with SAFe development practices

## Description

As a Java Developer you will to provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems. The candidate will provide technical expertise and support in the design, development, implementation and testing of the customer tools and applications in support of Extracting, Transforming and Loading data into an enterprise Data Lake. Based in a DevOps framework, the candidate will participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. This role requires the development of custom code/scripts to quickly extract, triage and exploit data across domains and data stores., * Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs.

 * Participates in and direct software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
 * Develops and directs software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
 * Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform leveraging platform services.
 * Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs
 * Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices while coordinating closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
 * Document and perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments leveraging GitFlow constructs and using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting (e.g., python, bash)
 * Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.