Principal Java Developer

About the role

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, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. Primary Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Benefits are detailed below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs.
• Participates in software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
• Develops and directs 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.
• Analyze (through proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00. Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.