SAIC
SAIC

Entry-Level Java Developer

Ashburn, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Systems Architecture
  • Integration Testing
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Messaging
  • Testing
  • Software Development
  • Java
  • JMS
  • JPA
  • Hibernate
  • Spring Framework
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • GitLab
  • JIRA
  • Jenkins
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Web Services
  • SQL
  • XML
  • Unix
  • Linux
  • Oracle WebLogic
  • IBM WebSphere
  • WildFly
  • Software Engineering
  • Specification Gathering
  • Continuous Integration and Development
  • Continuous Integration
  • Unit Testing
  • Design Patterns
  • J2EE
  • Backend Development
  • Motivation
  • Virtual Team
  • NoSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • AngularJS
  • React.js
  • Cloud Computing
  • Migration
  • Amazon Lambda
  • Agile
  • Computer Science
  • Security Clearance
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2612488

Location: Ashburn, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-12

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Backend Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities
  • Working closely with the tech lead and senior/mid-level developers, the Backend Developer will participate in the system architecture design, systems engineering, development, integration testing and validation, and all aspects of the software life-cycle for a java back end application involving extensive messaging and transaction processing.
  • Responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement.
  • The candidate will be expected to learn and adhere to the continuous integration, automated unit testing and other AGILE practices established within the team using the tools that are currently used by the team.
  • The candidate is expected to diagnose and fix issues in existing application components as part of maintenance.


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with technical experience.
  • Experience with Java & Java Frameworks (design and software development experience including designing, programming, and documenting large-scale software systems).
  • Experience with:
    • Java, Java Frameworks (Spring, JMS).
    • JPA\Hibernate.
    • Spring boot/AWS cloud.
    • Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Gitlab/JIRA/Jenkins for CI/CD.
    • Web services.
    • SQL.
    • XML.
    • Unix/ Linux.
    • JEE Server experience (Weblogic\Websphere\JBOSS\etc.)
    • Knowledge of software engineering practices (e.g., reading/generating software specs, design patterns, continuous integration).
    • Experience with incorporate Unit testing as part of development activities.
    • Knowledge of design patterns (GoF, J2EE).

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Recent and relevant course projects, internships, co-ops, or personal work showcasing backend development skills would be a plus.
  • High level of self-motivation, desire to deliver stellar solutions and willingness to work in a distributed team environment.
  • Experience with NoSQL DBs like MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, etc.
  • Development on front-end using Angular and React.
  • Experience with Cloud Migration.
  • AWS Lambda.
  • Ability to develop and maintain components with stringent performance requirements.
  • Agile development experience a plus.
  • Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus.

Customer Requirements
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Location - This position will require on-site work in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.



Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2612488
  • Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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