Principal Java Developer
Company: Leidos
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Principal 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, architecture and 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. Participates in software programming initiatives,
shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and
conducting code reviews. Develops and directs 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. Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and
end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs
driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs 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: In-depth experience in common
Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development
practices In-depth experience with Java and the Spring Framework,
microservices architecture and design patterns, implementing
RESTful APIs, and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
In-depth experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps
toolsets/practices 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
In-depth experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms
(ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services
(ex: S3, RDS, EFS) In-depth experience using version control
systems and issue/problem tracking systems Bachelor’s degree with
12 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree
with 10 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: Experience with writing software that
interfaces with data technologies like Elasticsearch, Postgres,
DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3. Experience
with SAFe development practices CABARESTON 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 $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.
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