Description
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area in Bethesda, Maryland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned software developer to apply their technical expertise, contribute to modern software development initiatives, and collaborate with talented professionals to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities.
Located just outside Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland offers an ideal combination of exciting career opportunities and quality of life.
At Leidos, we recognize the value of our employees and offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, paid parental leave, and much more.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to support the Agile development, operations, and maintenance of mission-critical systems.
Primary 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 and conduct code reviews to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions.
- Develop software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, leveraging integrated, custom-developed software solutions to support automated deployment technologies.
- Develop, prototype, and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform, leveraging available platform services.
- Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices, coordinating closely with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation in accordance with customer use cases.
- Document and perform systems software development activities, including deploying build artifacts across different environments using GitFlow constructs and industry-leading DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting languages (e.g., Python and Bash).
- Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures to create innovative solutions that address customers' technical needs.
Security Clearance Requirement
All candidates for consideration MUST possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
- Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and software development practices.
- Familiarity with Java-based design patterns and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with integrating and delivering software solutions within DevOps toolsets and practices.
- Familiarity with development in commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (e.g., S3, RDS, EFS).
- Familiarity with version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
- Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture, and integration with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Direct experience utilizing software testing and performance tools, such as JUnit, and scripting languages, including Python and Bash, within an Agile development environment.
- Experience with SAFe development practices.