Entry-Level Java Developer

Entry-Level Java Developer Job ID:

2612488

Location:

Ashburn, VA, United States Date Posted:

May 12, 2026

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:

On-Site Benefits:

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mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now > Job Description 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 Citizenship
• Must be a US Citizen 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. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. 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 includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

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