Java Software Engineer
Job details
- Pay
- $146,670 – $249,330 a year
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 8, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Ready to apply your craft to a mission that actually matters? BAE Systems is seeking Senior Java Software Engineers to join a high-velocity agile team supporting a nationally significant program.
The Tech & Terrain:
- Methodology: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a true DevOps ecosystem.
- The Rigor: Test-Driven Development (TDD) and robust automation are our baseline, not an afterthought.
- The Stack: Dive deep into Java and the Java Cryptographic Framework, or expand your reach into Python, embedded C/C++, and modern Web UI.
- The Work: From architecting server-side business logic to refining complex UIs, you’ll turn agile stories into deployable, mission-critical capabilities.
Why BAE Systems?
We pair a culture of trust and camaraderie with the flexibility you need to perform at your peak. Join a team driven by a shared ambition: protecting freedom through technological superiority.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a Degree.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java/JEE, Python, C/C++ , SQL, SOAP, WSDL, WADL.
- Experience with User Interface development, knowledge of databases and structures, and/or experience working with XHTML, HTML, XML, XSLT.
- Experience developing on Windows, and/or Linux operating systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java, Python, PERL, PowerShell, VBS, Eclipse, Postgres, Oracle, Jenkins on a Windows platforms.
- Must have a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
- Must be able to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with the following: JEE, SQL, application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss), scripting.
- Experience with high level requirements management including requirements decomposition, secure systems engineering and development, trade-off analysis, interface control, and testing and continuous integration.
- Experience in software development on Agile teams using Agile Developer practices such as Pair Programming, TDD, Refactoring, and ATDD.
- Experience with FITNesse, Mockito, Cucumber, Unified Functional Tester (UFT), Selenium.
- Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test Driven Development (TDD).
- Secure Software development (i.e. Layer 7 Policy).
- Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe Agilest Certification, or past experience as a member of an agile team.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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, Inc.
- BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
- We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us.
- As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
- Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
- Purpose isn't a tagline here.
- It's what drives us.
- We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
- When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career.
- You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
- 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.