Job Description

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.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• 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 Skills and Education

• Master's Degree in related discipline.

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.