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SAIC

Principal Systems Engineer

SAIC

. Manage day-to-day planning, scheduling, prioritizing, tracking, and reporting for mission-critical software development projects using Java and cloud technologies .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing software development projects using Java and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on Agile/Scrum methodologies and data analysis. Proficient in coordinating project delivery, stakeholder communication, and technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementAgile/Scrum MethodologiesJava ServicesData AnalysisJira/Confluence

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Hard Skills
JavaData AnalysisRequirements ManagementTechnical DocumentationCloud Native SystemsSQLNoSQLAutomation TestingETLAI/ML
Soft Skills
Conflict ResolutionStakeholder CommunicationPrioritization
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluenceMicrosoft Office SuiteAtlassian SuiteAWS Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP CertificationCertified Scrum Master (CSM)
Industry Keywords
SELC DocumentationBusiness Process FlowsService-Oriented ApplicationsAgile DevelopmentCloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AngularAWSCloudETLJavaJavaScriptjQueryNoSQLPMPReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage day-to-day planning, scheduling, prioritizing, tracking, and reporting for mission-critical software development projects using Java and cloud technologies
  • Coordinate project delivery and manage dependencies with other project teams
  • Lead remote software development teams
  • Facilitate critical stakeholder conversations, including shifting priorities, conflict resolution, and de-escalation
  • Work with SELC documentation, including project plans, charters, business cases, requirements documents, test plans, and reports
  • Work with business and solution resources to define, analyze, and document requirements and user stories
  • Gather requirements from senior executives, clients, and business analysts
  • Translate technical and functional requirements into technical documentation for project management and development teams
  • Manage and implement business processes in data-centric, mission-critical environments
  • Contribute to project scoping, requirement assessment, best practices, application design and development, and process methodologies
  • Oversee work milestones end to end

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience
  • 9+ years in agile development projects with strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • 5+ years of demonstrated data analysis, requirements management and design experience
  • Ability to coordinate and write technical documents and business process flows
  • Familiarity with Java services
  • Prior experience working with developers and data analysts
  • Experience developing SELC documents
  • Proficiency with Jira/Confluence
  • Skills and knowledge utilizing Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Atlassian suite of tools
  • Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be within the GWA/commutable area
  • Experience in the design/development process of cloud native systems is desired
  • Familiarity with AI/ML is a plus
  • PMP Certification is a plus
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification is a plus
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database types is desired
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, jQuery, Spring Boot, ETL, automation testing, AWS Cloud, service-oriented applications, Angular, and React is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Hybrid-remote work arrangement with 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects in defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets