Java Software Engineer

Leidos has a new opportunity for a Java Software Engineer in its INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain mission-focused software using cutting-edge technology onsite in Point Loma.

The role involves building and maintaining web applications, including web services, full-stack development, and persistence layers in an Agile Scrum environment. The engineer will work alongside a cross-functional team of engineers, information assurance, quality assurance, and customer representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Java-based backend services, APIs, integrations, and persistence-layer components
• Developing and maintaining full-stack web applications, including user-interface components and web services
• Translating user stories, acceptance criteria, system engineering artifacts, and technical requirements into maintainable, secure, and testable software
• Applying secure software-development principles, clean-code practices, automated testing, and established configuration-management processes
• Supporting software integration, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and deployment across development, integration, test, and operational environments
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and collaborating with teammates to maintain a high standard of engineering rigor, code quality, test coverage, documentation, and delivery discipline

The position requires:

• A BS Degree in Computer Science or relevant degree with 2-4 years of relevant professional experience
• An Active Secret Security Clearance
• Knowledge of GIT or other configuration management tools
• Familiarity with Spring Framework / Spring Boot or comparable application-development frameworks
• Interest in Cybersecurity protocols and secure communications
• Experience in Scrum Methodology or other Agile environments
• Excellent written and communication skills
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Preferred skills include:

• Knowledge of Java Swing GUI
• Knowledge of Networking / Communication Protocols such as TLS Handshake and HTTPS
• Experience working with Maven
• Experience with web-based (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in a web-based environment
• Experience with Web Services Architectures (REST, SOAP, AWS)
• Experience with Software CM (e.g., Git, GitHub)
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Quality, and DevOps concepts and tools / technologies
• Experience with Build Scripts (e.g., Maven, ANT)
• Experience with Agile Management Tools and Concepts
• Experience with Web Server Configuration (e.g., JBOSS, Wildfly, Tomcat)
• Experience with Database Development (e.g., Postgres, SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, Oracle)
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid)
• Experience with containerized/distributed applications and/or infrastructure automation tools

The pay range for this position is $69,550.00 - $125,725.00.