If you're passionate about backend engineering, modern Java development, scalable architectures, and continuous improvement, you'll find challenging technical work, a collaborative engineering culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices.
Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services supporting mission-critical applications and high-performance enterprise systems.
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot relational database solutions using MariaDB and other enterprise database technologies.
Support application modernization initiatives through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and continuous improvements to system architecture.
Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and Agile software development activities.
Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and operational reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams using Jira and Confluence while supporting the complete software development lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelors degrees will require an additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
Minimum of twelve (12) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot or similar modern frameworks.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
Experience with container technologies (Docker or Podman), Kubernetes, or other modern application deployment platforms.
Experience working in Agile development environments using Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing Angular or other modern web applications.
Experience with microservices architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native software development.
Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
Experience tuning SQL performance and supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
Experience using Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills across application, database, and deployment technologies.
Experience supporting enterprise software within secure or classified environments.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you—apply today!
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Original Posting
October 14, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
