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JAVA Software Engineer

BAE Systems

Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Mid Level
147k-249k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Software Engineer will perform software development activities as a member of an agile development team. Development includes turning agile stories into implementable concepts, through development, testing, and deployment of new capabilities in a complex system. The role involves server-side business logic implementation, client web application and UI development, and working with technologies such as Java, Python, embedded C/C++, cryptographic frameworks, XML, and web UI development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate actively in program increment planning and related team activities.
  • Analyze and study complex system requirements using design software tools and formal specifications.
  • Use sound software engineering principles to ensure code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable.
  • Provide software process management and control throughout the coding process.
  • Promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions.
  • Engineer, author, tune, and document automation scripts in a development environment and deploy to test/production benches.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with Java.
  • Experience or familiarity with Java/JEE, Python, C/C++, SQL, SOAP, WSDL, WADL, PERL, PowerShell, VBS, Eclipse, Postgres, Oracle, Jenkins.
  • Experience with Web Application User Interface Development, databases, JSON, HTML, XML, XSLT.
  • Experience with cryptographic systems (symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, ASN.1 encoding, digital signatures).
  • Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
  • Documented professional experience with web services.
  • Strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Capable of performing high-quality work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Experience with JEE (EJB, JPA, JTA, JAX-B, JAX-RS, JAX-WS), application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss), scripting.
  • Experience with requirements management, secure systems engineering, trade-off analysis, interface control, testing, and continuous integration.
  • Experience with Agile practices such as Pair Programming, TDD, Refactoring, ATDD.
  • Experience with testing tools like FITNesse, Mockito, Cucumber, UFT, Selenium.
  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
  • Knowledge of secure software development (Layer 7 Policy).
  • Experience with SAFe methodology and certifications.
  • Additional experience in J2EE, Python, C/C++, SQL, SOAP, WSDL, Postgres, Oracle, Mongo, PowerShell.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Java.
  • Experience with web services and related technologies.
  • Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux.
  • Strong understanding of software development principles.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program, legal plan, and other perks.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.
  • Participation in company recognition and incentive programs.

Working at BAE Systems

BAE Systems supports employees in all aspects of their life, including health and financial well-being, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company values high-quality work, collaboration, and continuous improvement within an agile environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary147k-249k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About BAE Systems

Website

baesystems.com

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Industry

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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