Entry-Level Java Developer/Automation Tester

Entry-Level Java Developer/Automation Tester

Job ID: 2613418

Location: Ashburn, VA, United States

Date Posted: Jun 6, 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

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Java/JEE Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

This position starts in an automation tester role for the first 12-18 months of employment (developing automation test cases using Java to verify the processing of incoming and outgoing messages and storing the end state data in the database). This position will be 100% on-site for the first year of employment.

The Java Developer will participate in the system architecture design, systems engineering, development, integration testing and validation, and all aspects of the software life-cycle (requirements to design to implementation to test) for a browser-based application implemented using Java and backend web services. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Micro Service Architecture JEE software applications.
• Use modern software engineering tools including Eclipse, Gitlab, and Atlassian Suites for ticketing and documentation, development, and testing the software.
• Write automation test scripts using Java.
• Generating test data and performing Data Validation by writing SQL queries.
• Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA, then elicit feedback and refine solution through demonstrations.
• Present the solution at formal and informal design reviews, and document the design according to the Government's system lifecycle methodology.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 0+ years of technical experience.

• Experience with Java & Java Frameworks (design and software development experience including designing, programming, and documenting large-scale software systems.)

• Experience with:

• Spring Boot.

• AWS Cloud.

• Developing front-end using Angular and React.

• Javascript.

• IBM MQ/AWS SQS.

• Oracle/PostgresDB.

• Write SQL queries with clear understanding of relational databases.

• Ability to generate test data and perform validation.

• Experience with NoSQL DBs like MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with Cloud Migration.
• AWS Lambda.
• Dynatrace.
• Docker.
• Kubernetes.
• JEE Server experience (Weblogic\Websphere\JBOSS\etc.)
• Jenkins.
• Experience writing their own automation scripts.
• Selenium.
• First-hand experience working with large project teams (working with the Federal Government a strong plus.)
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions to software problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain components with stringent performance requirements.
• Agile development experience a plus.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

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 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, intelligence, and civilian 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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