Expert level Full Stack Application Developer

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an Applications Developer (Expert) to design, develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AngularJS. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-stack development experience, a commitment to software quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications and services.
• Develop secure, scalable, readable, and maintainable software.
• Troubleshoot application defects and production issues and provide ongoing support.
• Participate in technical design decisions, code reviews, testing, and software releases.
• Collaborate with customers, product owners, Scrum Masters, QA engineers, and development teams to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support and enhance existing applications, including legacy systems.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.

Agile/Scrum:

• Participate actively in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Collaborate with product owners and team members to define, estimate, and deliver user stories.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and alignment with product goals.

Code Quality & Operations:

• Follow established coding standards and software development best practices.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
• Assist with cloud deployments, including AWS environments.
• Monitor application performance and provide production support.

Key Qualifications:

• Senior-level (8 years' experience) developing full-stack enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and AngularJS.
• Experience with RESTful services, unit/integration testing, and enterprise application development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience in software development or technical roles.
• Proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree in related discipline.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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