SAIC

Entry-Level Java Developer/Automation Tester

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required.
  • Experience with Java/JEE design and enterprise software development.
  • Proficient in Spring Boot and REST web services.
  • Familiar with frontend technologies such as Angular, RxJS, and Typescript.
  • Ability to write SQL queries and perform database-related tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement REST web services using Java, Spring, and JUnit.
  • Develop web applications with Angular connecting to backend services.
  • Generate test data and execute data validation through SQL queries.
  • Write automation test scripts leveraging Java.
  • Collaborate within a large Agile development team.

Benefits

  • On-site work in Ashburn, VA for the first year with hybrid work option thereafter.
  • Exposure to a variety of technologies and methodologies.
  • Entry-level opportunity with potential growth into a developer position.
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration and learning.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Java/JEE Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. Please note that candidates will be required to be in an automation tester role for the first 12-18 months of their employment. This is so that the candidate will get up to speed with the team structure, applications, technology stack, work requirements, etc. The candidate will then graduate to a developer role on the team.

Job Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and unit test REST web services with Java, Spring, and JUnit.
  • Develop web applications with Angular that communicate with backend services.
  • Generating test data and performing Data Validation by writing SQL queries.
  • Write automation test scripts using Java.
  • Work collaboratively within a large, Agile development team.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
  • Experience with Java/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems
  • Spring Boot
  • REST web services
  • RxJS
  • Typescript
  • XML/JSON
  • RDBMS (e.g. Oracle or PostgreSQL)
  • SQL
  • JPA/Hibernate
  • Angular
  • HTML/Javascript/CSS
  • Knowledge of web application development required

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus
  • Recent and relevant course projects, internships, co-ops, or personal work showcasing full stack development skills would be a plus
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience writing their own automation scripts
  • Experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright
  • Experience with NoSQL databases
  • Familiar with AWS
  • Comfortable with Eclipse and Visual Studio Code
  • Agile development approach
  • Good communication skills (writing and presenting)
  • Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done
  • Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment
  • Superior written and oral communication skills are essential
  • Must be able to multitask efficiently and progressively and work comfortably in an ever-changing data environment
  • Must work well in a team environment as well as independently
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and problem solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels

Customer Requirements
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
  • Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen
  • Location - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After their first year, they will have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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