SME level Full Stack Application Developer

Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level - Full Stack Java Spring Boot & React Developer to provide expert hands-on, technical leadership, architecture modern cloud-native solutions, and delivering backend infrastructure with dynamic frontend user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the strategy, design, and deployment of complex microservices architecture across AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Full-Stack Technical Leadership: As an active member of a development team provide leadership on Java Spring Boot backend systems and reusable React.js frontend component architectures.

• Front-end Development (React): Build responsive, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces using React.js. Implement and manage application state using state management libraries (e.g., Redux) as needed. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance of the UI.

• Orchestrate Containerization: Design, scale, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes clusters for enterprise production environments.

• API & Integration Governance: Oversee RESTful API and WebSocket design, data streaming, and hybrid-cloud integration strategies.

• Multi-Cloud Database Mastery: Optimize data models and high-availability setups across relational and non-relational databases, utilizing both cloud-native storage and traditional system

Scrum Participation:

• Actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, and other team members to define, estimate, and deliver user stories

• Contribute to backlog refinement and ensure alignment with product goals

• Code Quality & Best Practices:

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices

• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability

• Deployment & Operations:

• Assist in the deployment of applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and manage containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) as required

• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work effectively within a cross-functional team, collaborating with UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders

• Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of progressive relevant experience in software development or technical roles
• Proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework
• Strong experience with React.js and related front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Experience with RESTful API design and development
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• 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

• Masters Degree in related discipline,
• Kubernetes production environments.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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 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.