{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"342a7363a19f6b0691d40d24","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/342a7363a19f6b0691d40d24","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/342a7363a19f6b0691d40d24","title":"Senior Software Developer - Java","description":"Description\n\nLeidos is seeking Senior Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.\n\nAs a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.\n\nIn this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing containerized applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nResponsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a team including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code within an Agile environment.\nUse AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.\nDevelop solutions to complex issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.\nActively participate in Agile scrum ceremonies and other related team activities.\nTroubleshoot and participate in the resolution of technical issues in lab and operational environments.\nProvide support as needed for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.\nCommunicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience. May also possess a Doctorate.\nExpert knowledge of Java with substantial hands-on programming experience\nExtensive experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)\nExtensive experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito\nSignificant experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD\nSignificant experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot\nSignificant experience with Linux\nSignificant experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion\nExperience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)\nExperience working within the Agile Scrum framework\nUnderstanding of sound software development principles and practices\nAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing\nAbility to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination\nUS citizenship required\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.)\nExperience with microservices and cloud-based environments\nKnowledge of or experience with Python programming language\nKnowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML\nKnowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting\nKnowledge of or experience with MongoDB\nKnowledge of air traffic control and flight services\n\nATMC\n\nIf 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.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nApril 30, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.\n\nAs a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.\n\nIn this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. 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This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nResponsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a team including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining source code within an Agile environment.\nUse AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.\nDevelop solutions to complex issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.\nActively participate in Agile scrum ceremonies and other related team activities.\nTroubleshoot and participate in the resolution of technical issues in lab and operational environments.\nProvide support as needed for system engineering, test engineering, and system owner teams.\nCommunicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience. May also possess a Doctorate.\nExpert knowledge of Java with substantial hands-on programming experience\nExtensive experience with Web development and commonly used front-end tools and languages (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)\nExtensive experience with unit testing tools such as Junit and Mockito\nSignificant experience with RESTful API, JSON, XML, XSD\nSignificant experience with Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot\nSignificant experience with Linux\nSignificant experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion\nExperience with common development tools and IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code, etc.)\nExperience working within the Agile Scrum framework\nUnderstanding of sound software development principles and practices\nAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing\nAbility to obtain SF-85 Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination\nUS citizenship required\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.)\nExperience with microservices and cloud-based environments\nKnowledge of or experience with Python programming language\nKnowledge of or experience with Ansible playbooks and YAML\nKnowledge of or experience with Linux shell scripting\nKnowledge of or experience with MongoDB\nKnowledge of air traffic control and flight services\n\nATMC\n\nIf 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.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nApril 30, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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