Sr. Java Developer

Sr. Java Developer

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Java Developer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary: A Java developer on this program provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission critical systems. Based in DevOps framework, this role participates in major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, design, coding and unit testing.

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 code reviews.
• Develops 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.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
• Familiarity with Java based design patterns and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Familiarity with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
• Familiarity with using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
• Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6 or more 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
• 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
• Experience with SAFe development practices