Sr. Java Developer

leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
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📍 Bethesda, MDFull time💰 USD 108K–195K

About this role

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Java Developer in our Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area.  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!


Job Summary

A Java developer on this program provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission critical systems. Based in DevOps framework, this role participates in major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, design, coding and unit testing.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs.
  • Participate in software programming initiatives and code reviews.
  • Develops software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
  • Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform leveraging platform services.
  • Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices while coordinating closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
  • Document and perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments leveraging GitFlow constructs and using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting (e.g., python, bash)
  • Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
  • Familiarity with Java based design patterns and implementing RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
  • Familiarity with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
  • Familiarity with using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit and scripting languages, such as Python, and Bash while working in an Agile development environment
  • Experience with SAFe development practices

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 21, 2026

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Sr. Java Developer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Sr. Java Developer position at leidos is USD 108K–195K. This is an Full time role.
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This Sr. Java Developer role at leidos is based in Bethesda, MD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sr. Java Developer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sr. Java Developer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
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Sr. Java Developer
leidos · 💰 USD 108K–195K
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