Senior Java Backend Developer

SAIC

. Participate in system architecture design, development, integration testing, validation, and all aspects of the software life cycle for a Java backend application .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Java J2EE/JEE design and development, with a strong focus on cloud applications utilizing AWS services. Proficient in Agile methodologies, mentoring junior developers, and delivering high-performance software solutions.

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Java J2EE/JEE DevelopmentAWS Cloud ServicesNoSQL DatabasesDocker and KubernetesAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Java DevelopmentSpring BootSQL DatabasesJDBC/JPA/HibernateXML/JSONMicroservicesContinuous IntegrationDesign PatternsPerformance OptimizationSoftware Engineering Practices

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitLabJIRAJenkinsIBM MQWebLogicWebSphereJBoss

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ExperienceLarge-Scale Enterprise SoftwareCloud ApplicationsServerless ServicesAgile Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBHibernateJ2EEJavaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesMongoDBNoSQLOracleReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in system architecture design, development, integration testing, validation, and all aspects of the software life cycle for a Java backend application
Design and develop Java code according to project requirements
Work closely with the tech lead and senior developers
Work with and mentor junior team members
Collaborate with users in an Agile development approach to understand requirements
Elicit feedback and refine solutions through demonstrations
Provide application support during testing and production
Work with the lead to deploy code fixes as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, and DynamoDB
Docker and Kubernetes experience
Spring Boot/AWS cloud experience
Web/Microservices experience
SQL databases, preferably Oracle
XML/JSON
Unix/Linux
Extensive skills in JDBC/JPA/Hibernate and strong SQL skills
Knowledge of standard design patterns
Demonstrated expertise in software engineering practices, including reading/generating software specifications, design patterns, and continuous integration
GitLab/JIRA/Jenkins for CI/CD
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 of Ashburn, VA
First-hand experience working with large project teams is desired; Federal Government experience is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative software solutions is desired
Ability to develop and maintain components with stringent performance requirements is desired
Agile development experience is a plus
React experience is a plus
IBM MQ, JMS, EJB, MDB, and other JEE technologies are desired
JEE Server experience, such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss, is desired
Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus

Benefits

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