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BAE Systems

Java Developer - Backend

Dulles, VA

Job Description
We are seeking creative software developers to join one of our cornerstone business solutions teams supporting a classified customer. On this program, we are undertaking an aggressive talent and DevOps transformation that builds on the success of our web based services. Our world-class teams embrace Agile values and use Agile driven software development cycle with continuous integration to develop software applications. We are looking for developers with a genuine passion to learn, create quality solutions, and solve tough challenges.
You will be challenged to create and to innovate. You will deliver functional requirements and technical solutions by coordinating with product owners, product teams, and IT cross functional groups. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing (automation), deploying, and self-documenting working software. The successful candidate will bring strong critical thinking skills and impeccable judgement to prioritize multiple efforts and make a long-lasting impact for our customer.

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You will:
  • Work on everything from backend to user-interfaces and content management, to messaging and web services.
  • Design, code, test, and deploy systems.
  • Solve complex and challenging business problems with cutting edge technologies.
  • Challenge beliefs, assumptions, process and products with a prescient eye to the industry.
  • "You build it, you own it" - Provide support to identify, resolve and communicate impacts to the business.
  • Explore new technologies and have fun finding the best tools. While Java is our predominant language, we also use NodeJS, Groovy, JavaScript, and Angular 2S.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Must possess an active Intel Clearance with a favorable polygraph. Will not be considered without it.
  • 5+ years of Java and JavaScript
  • 5+ years of experience with several frameworks including some of the following: Spring, Struts, Grails, Hibernate, JPA
  • Experience with build tools including Maven and Gradle
  • Practical understanding of object-oriented, multi-threaded, and asynchronous programming
  • Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
  • Experience with Agile methodologies

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with automated testing/scripting
  • Experience with CSS (2 or 3) and HTML (5)
  • Experience with Apache Tomcat, Jetty, and OpenSSL
  • Experience in the role as a Scrum Master
  • AWS experience
  • Working knowledge of GitHub using pull requests, feature branching and code versioning
  • Working knowledge of Jenkins for build/test/delivery automation
  • #KRA10

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

Job ID: BAE-BAE1US66778BREXTERNAL
Employment Type: Other

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