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JAVA Software Engineer

BAE Systems

Alexandria, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
147k-249k
11 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++, XML, and web UI. The engineer will follow the BDD pattern, implement robust testing leveraging DEVOPS automation, and utilize various programming frameworks and tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform software development activities both individually and as a member of an agile team.
  • Actively participate in program increment planning and related team activities.
  • Analyze and study complex system requirements, use design software tools, and provide support using formal specifications and data flow diagrams.
  • 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 while reducing maintenance costs 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

  • Must have 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, knowledge of databases and structures, and working with JSON, HTML, XML, XSLT.
  • Experience with cryptographic systems including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, ASN.1 encoding, XML canonicalization, 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 personal tasks and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Capable of performing high-quality work independently and within a team in a fast-moving 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

  • Demonstrated experience with Java.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $146,670 - $249,330 based on market pay structures and candidate qualifications.
  • 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 including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.
  • Participation in company recognition programs and other incentives.

Working at BAE Systems

BAE Systems supports employees in all aspects of their life, including health and financial well-being. The company emphasizes a fast-moving environment, collaboration, and continuous improvement through agile practices. It values diversity and inclusion, as reflected in its equal opportunity employment statement.

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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

Alexandria, VA

Industry

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

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