SAIC

Java Backend Developer Senior

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Ashburn, VA 20147In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 5+ years of related technical experience.
  • 5 years of strong Java JEE design and software development experience, particularly in large-scale enterprise software systems.
  • Experience with cloud applications using serverless services like AWS Lambda for 5+ years.
  • Proficient in Java 21, Docker/Kubernetes, SpringBoot, and microservices architecture.
  • Extensive SQL skills and experience with JDBC/JPA/Hibernate required.
  • Familiarity with software engineering practices, design patterns, and CI/CD tools like Gitlab/JIRA/Jenkins.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with tech leads and senior developers on system architecture and software lifecycle processes for a Java backend application.
  • Design and develop Java code as needed and mentor junior developers.
  • Utilize AGILE practices and adhere to continuous integration and automated testing protocols.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in existing application components during maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • On-site position in Ashburn, VA for the first year, transitioning to a hybrid schedule after one year.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in a collaborative environment.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects, especially relevant to federal government initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented, and hands on mid-level Java Backend Developer with cloud experience to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

This position requires you to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After their first year, you will have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2 days on-site).

Job Responsibilities
  • Working closely with the tech lead and senior developers, the Backend Developer will participate in the system architecture design, development, integration testing and validation, and all aspects of the software life cycle (requirements to design to implementation to test) for a java backend application involving extensive Messaging and Transaction processing.
  • Must be hands on and be able to design and develop Java code as dictated by project requirements as needed and work with/mentor junior team members.
  • The candidate will be expected to learn and adhere to the continuous integration, automated unit testing and other AGILE practices established within the team using the tools that are currently used by the team.
  • The candidate is expected to diagnose and fix issues in existing application components as part of maintenance.


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field with 5+ years of related technical experience.
  • At least 5 years of strong Java JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
  • At least 5 years of working with Applications on Cloud utilizing serverless hosted services like AWS lambda.
  • Java 21.
  • Docker/Kubernetes Container.
  • SpringBoot.
  • Micro Services architecture.
  • AWS.
  • XML Message builder & XML parsing.
  • Postgres DB.
  • Angular.
  • Extensive skills in JDBC/JPA/Hibernate and strong SQL skills is required for this position.
  • Knowledge of standard design patterns.
  • Demonstrated expertise in software engineering practices (e.g., reading/generating software specs, design patterns, continuous integration.)
  • Gitlab/JIRA/Jenkins for CI/CD.

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus.
  • First-hand experience working with large project teams (working with the Federal Government a strong plus.)
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions to software problems.
  • Ability to develop and maintain components with stringent performance requirements.
  • Agile development experience a plus.
  • AWS ISTIO.
  • Spring Scheduler.
  • IBM MQ and Kafka Queues.
  • Debugging with AWS Kibana.
  • Experience with NoSQL DBs like MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB etc.
  • This is a highly technical and hands on position.

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 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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