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SAIC Java Backend Developer in ASHBURN, Virginia
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Java Backend Developer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career.
Hybrid Schedule: 1 -2 days a week onsite in Ashburn, VA
Job Responsibilities
Working closely with the tech lead and senior developers, the Mid-Level Backend Developer will participate in the system architecture design, systems engineering, 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
Responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement and working with/mentoring junior team members
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
Diagnose and fix issues in existing application components as part of maintenance
Qualifications
Required:
BS in Computer Science or related filed and 5 years of related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Demonstrated expertise
Java, Java Frameworks (Spring, JMS),
Object-Oriented Design and development principles
Java Application Servers such as WebLogic or Apache Tomcat
Relational databases such as Oracle or DB2
Extensive skills in JPA\Hibernate and strong SQL skills is required for this position
Knowledge of design patterns (GoF, J2EE)
Demonstrated expertise in software engineering practices (e.g., reading/generating software specs, design patterns, continuous integration)
Demonstrated ability to incorporate rigorous Unit testing as part of development activities is essential
Spring boot/AWS cloud experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Gitlab/JIRA/Jenkins for CI/CD
Web services
SQL
Unix/ Linux
JEE Server experience (Weblogic\Websphere\JBOSS\etc.)
JMS
JDBC
JPA\Hibernate
Desired:
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
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2408793
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability