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Java Developer/Automation Tester Junior

Ashburn, VA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Database
Systems Architecture
Integration Testing
Software Development Methodology
Web Browsers
Web Services
Microservices
Software Engineering
Eclipse
GitLab
Atlassian
Documentation
Testing
Automated Testing
Data Validation
JIRA
Demonstrations
Design Review
Java
Software Development
Spring Framework
AngularJS
React.js
JavaScript
IBM WebSphere MQ
Amazon Web Services
Amazon SQS
Oracle
SQL
Relational Databases
NoSQL
MongoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
Cloud Computing
Migration
Amazon Lambda
Dynatrace
Docker
Kubernetes
J2EE
Oracle WebLogic
IBM WebSphere
WildFly
Jenkins
Writing
Scripting
Selenium
Agile
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611499

Location: Ashburn, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-15

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 and energetic Java/JEE Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

This position starts in an automation tester role for the first 12-18 months of employment (developing automation test cases using Java to verify the processing of incoming and outgoing messages and storing the end state data in the database). This position will be 100% on-site for the first year of employment.

The Java Developer will participate in the system architecture design, systems engineering, development, integration testing and validation, and all aspects of the software life-cycle (requirements to design to implementation to test) for a browser-based application implemented using Java and backend web services. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement.

Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement Micro Service Architecture JEE software applications.
Use modern software engineering tools including Eclipse, Gitlab, and Atlassian Suites for ticketing and documentation, development, and testing the software.
Write automation test scripts using Java.
Generating test data and performing Data Validation by writing SQL queries.
Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA, then elicit feedback and refine solution through demonstrations.
Present the solution at formal and informal design reviews, and document the design according to the Government's system lifecycle methodology.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience.
Experience with Java & Java Frameworks (design and software development experience including designing, programming, and documenting large-scale software systems.)
Experience with:
- Spring Boot.
- AWS Cloud.
- Developing front-end using Angular and React.
Javascript.
IBM MQ/AWS SQS.
Oracle/PostgresDB.
Write SQL queries with clear understanding of relational databases.
Ability to generate test data and perform validation.
Experience with NoSQL DBs like MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with Cloud Migration.
AWS Lambda.
Dynatrace.
Docker.
Kubernetes.
JEE Server experience (Weblogic\Websphere\JBOSS\etc.)
Jenkins.
Experience writing their own automation scripts.
Selenium.
First-hand experience working with large project teams (working with the Federal Government a strong plus.)
Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions to software problems.
Ability to develop and maintain components with stringent performance requirements.
Agile development experience a plus.
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

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: 2611499
Posted 1 hour 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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