The Role
Develop and support enterprise Java backend applications involving messaging and transaction processing. Responsibilities include architecture participation, hands-on coding, integration testing, production support, cloud application development, Agile requirements refinement, deployment, and mentoring junior developers. The role requires extensive Java/JEE, AWS, database, containerization, CI/CD, and software engineering experience, with hybrid work in Ashburn, Virginia and eligibility for a Public Trust position.
Summary Generated by Built In
SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented, and hands on senior-level Java Backend Developer with cloud experience to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, Va.
This position is hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site per week in Ashburn, VA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the tech lead and senior developers, the Java 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 back-end 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.
- Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand requirements, then elicit feedback and refine solution through demonstrations
- Provide application support during testing and production phase and work with the lead to deploy code fixes as needed
Required Skills and Experience
- B.S. Degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 9+ years of software development experience
- 9+ years of strong Java J2EE/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
- 5+ years of working with Applications on Cloud utilizing serverless hosted services like AWS lambda.
- Experience with NoSQL DBs like MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB etc.
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- Spring Boot/AWS cloud experience
- Web /Micro Sevices
- SQL DBs (preferably Oracle)
- XML/JSON
- Unix/Linux
- 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
- 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
- React experience is a plus
- IBM MQ, JMS, EJB, MDB and other JEE technologies
- JEE Server experience (Weblogic\Websphere\JBOSS\etc.)
- This is a highly technical and hands on position
- Masters in Computer Science or related field is a plus
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 – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area
About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 9+ years of software development experience
- 9+ years of Java J2EE/JEE design and software development experience
- 5+ years working with cloud applications and serverless hosted services such as AWS Lambda
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or DynamoDB
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Spring Boot and AWS cloud experience
- Web and microservices experience
- SQL database experience, preferably Oracle
- XML and JSON experience
- Unix/Linux experience
- JDBC, JPA, Hibernate, and strong SQL skills
- Knowledge of standard design patterns
- Software engineering practices including specifications, design patterns, and continuous integration
- GitLab, JIRA, and Jenkins experience for CI/CD
- Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust position with favorable CBP background investigation suitability
- U.S. citizenship
- Residence within the Greater Washington Area or commuting distance to Ashburn, Virginia
- Experience working with large project teams or the Federal Government
- Experience meeting stringent performance requirements
- Agile development experience
- React experience
- IBM MQ, JMS, EJB, MDB, and other JEE technologies
- JEE server experience with WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, or similar platforms
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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