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Principal Java Developer

Leidos Bethesda, MD senior full-time

Salary

$131,300 - $237,350 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Java Developer to join our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. As a Java developer on this program, you will provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission critical systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs.
  • Participate in software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
  • Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and use integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies.
  • Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform leveraging platform services.
  • Analyze 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.

Requirements:

  • In-depth experience in common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices.
  • In-depth experience with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and design patterns, implementing RESTful APIs, and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • In-depth 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.
  • In-depth experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS).
  • In-depth experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits package 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 more.

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