Java Developer Principal

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Ashburn, VA, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Security
The Role
Design, develop, test, and document full-stack Java microservices applications using cloud infrastructure and modern engineering tools. The role requires backend development with Spring Boot, frontend development with Angular and React, database operations, Kubernetes orchestration, and cloud solution design on AWS. The developer will participate in design reviews, lead and mentor junior developers, support Agile practices, and work onsite in Ashburn, Virginia while obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust position.
Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Full-stack Java Developer (Senior) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Micro Service Architecture JEE software applications.
  • Use modern software engineering tools including Eclipse, VSCode, and Atlassian Suites for design, development, and testing the software.
  • Present the solution at formal and informal design reviews, and document the design according to the Government’s system lifecycle methodology.
Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field with 14+ years of technical experience or Master's and 12.
  • Provisioning, operating, and maintaining systems running on AWS (or equivalent cloud providers).
  • Solid experience with backend systems using Spring Boot.
  • Java Frameworks such as Spring.
  • UI development skills, specifically with Angular 19+.
  • Database operations (Oracle and Postgres).
  • Hibernate.
  • JMS.
  • XML, JSON.
  • SQL, JDBC.
  • Unix, Linux.
  • Kubernetes.
  • Experience with object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
  • Thorough understanding of infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, storage, monitoring, security etc.) and have experience with orchestration to develop a cloud solution.
  • React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • High level of self-motivation, desire to deliver stellar solutions and willingness to work in a distributed team environment.
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior level developers.
  • Openness to working on all layers of the application.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
  • Familiar with OAuth.
  • Developing 100% automating unit tests using SOAP-UI, Selenium, or equivalent tools.
  • Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools (Git and Gradle/Maven).
  • Load Balancing and Enterprise Service Bus frameworks (preferably under Cloud environment).
  • Agile Scrum and possibly experience with leading a Scrum team as a scrum master or equivalent.
  • Elasticsearch.
  • Postgres, DynamoDB, HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra.
  • JQuery, AngularJS, NodeJS.

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 office 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 or a related engineering field with 14 or more years of technical experience, or a master's degree with 12 or more years of experience
  • Experience provisioning, operating, and maintaining systems on AWS or equivalent cloud providers
  • Backend development experience with Spring Boot and Java frameworks such as Spring
  • UI development experience with Angular 19 or later
  • Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL database operations
  • Experience with Hibernate, JMS, XML, JSON, SQL, and JDBC
  • Experience with Unix and Linux
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Understanding of infrastructure including firewalls, load balancers, storage, monitoring, security, and cloud orchestration
  • Experience with React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Object-oriented analysis and design experience
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior developers
  • Ability to work across all application layers and in a distributed team environment
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust position and receive favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
  • Ability to work onsite in Ashburn, Virginia two days per week and as required by mission needs
  • Master's degree in computer science or a related field
  • Familiarity with OAuth
  • Experience automating unit tests using SOAP UI, Selenium, or equivalent tools
  • Experience with software configuration management tools, Git, and Gradle or Maven
  • Experience with load balancing and Enterprise Service Bus frameworks in cloud environments
  • Agile Scrum experience, including Scrum Master or equivalent leadership experience
  • Experience with Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra, jQuery, AngularJS, or Node.js

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