The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Senior Java API Developer to work in Woodlawn, MD.
This position will require onsite work in Woodlawn, MD five days a week.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
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Develop, design, code, and implement next-generation deployment automation using system/software engineering best practices and the latest technologies:
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Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security, Data).
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DevOps (Jenkins, Red Hat OpenShift, Docker, SonarQube, UrbanCode).
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Enterprise Integration (IBM Fuse, Apache Camel, and SpringBoot Routes).
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Provide software expertise in one or more of these areas: Java application integration, Java enterprise services, service oriented architectures (SOA), security, business process management/business rules processing, CI/CD pipeline and containerization, user experience (UX) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG/USDS Web Standards).
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Investigate and repair application defects regardless of component: front-end, business logic, middleware, or database (PL/SQL and Data Modeling).
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Conduct activities and create documentation for maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
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Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level for audience.
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All other duties as assigned or directed.
Foundation for Success (Required Qualifications):
This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position:
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience OR Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted/accepted in lieu of degree.
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8+ years of experience of modern software development experience with a solid understanding of designing, building, deploying, and running applications. Combined experience SOA/Microservice architecture/RESTful web service.
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2+ years of combined hands-on experience building/developing on CI/CD pipelines and using Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes and Docker containers.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Factors to Help You Shine (Required Qualifications):
These skills will help you succeed in this position:
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Excellent knowledge with Java EE, Java generics, and concurrent programming.
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Excellent experience with Spring Framework (One or more of the following: Boot, Batch, Cloud, Security, and/or Data).
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Solid experience with automated unit testing, TDD, BDD, and associated technologies (One or more of the following: Junit, Mockito, Cucumber, Selenium, and/or Karma/Jasmine).
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Basic experience / understanding of DevOps and toolset (One or more of the following: Git/Bitbucket, Docker containers, Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes, Jenkins, and/or SonarQube).
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Basic knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, DB2, and Oracle), SQL, and/or ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate, and/or Spring JDBC).
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Able to successfully support two projects simultaneously.
How to Stand Out from the Crowd (Desired Skills):
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
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Strong understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns.
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Experience developing IBM Fuse, Apache Camel, or SpringBoot routes.
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Preferred experience with API development & monitoring tools (Postman, Ready API, Swagger, Splunk, Dynatrace).
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AWS cloud certifications or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
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Preferred experience with AWS cloud technologies or other cloud platforms and PaaS.
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Preferred experience with Kafka development and integration.
Original Posting:May 2, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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