AEM Admin/Sr. Developer

Leidos is a global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science to solve the customers' most demanding challenges.  We deliver mission-focused solutions including cloud services, enterprise IT solutions, data center modernization, operational technology and cyber security including end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption.

Leidos is seeking a Software Developer to join our high-performing team for a long-term engagement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This role will focus on achieving key project objectives and deliverables. You’ll be involved in software development, debugging, and addressing customer queries across multiple products as we modernize applications and migrate to the cloud. The ideal candidate will manage entire projects or processes that span various technical areas, ensuring smooth progress through the full development lifecycle. Each day will present unique challenges, making it a dynamic and engaging position. If you have a passion for software development and want to contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you!

While this position is fully remote, candidates located in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area are preferred for occasional in-person collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborating closely with our customers to tackle complex and unique challenges that affect multiple areas and disciplines.
• Leveraging your expertise to develop innovative solutions, ensuring that we meet project goals and deliver impactful results.
• Developing techniques at pace that are mission focused.
• Utilizing the latest cloud technologies and how they can be applied to complex problems for migration of applications to the cloud.
• Designing technical solutions and providing software development of those solutions using Agile methodology.
• System Testing and verification activities including test generation, execution, and documentation.
• System Integration Activities to include requirements gathering, architecture design, testing, CI/CD, monitoring, documentation, stakeholder communication and training and support.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. However, an equivalent combination of education, certification(s) and relevant experience will be considered.

• 4 or more years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) implementing full cycle Adobe AEM projects is required.
• Solid experience with AEM building blocks including templates, components, dialogs, widgets, and bundles.
• At least 8 years of experience as a Java Developer, specializing in Hibernate and demonstrating strong expertise in Oracle Database Administration.
• Experience in Java Content Repository (API) suite, Sling web framework and Apache Felix OSGi framework, DAM, Workflows is required.
• Experience in Adaptive forms, a plus.
• Experience with building tools like ANT, Maven and Gradle.
• Ability to work quickly in an agile environment
• Java: Proficiency in for both application and embedded code development.
• IDEs and Toolchains: Experience with development tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), and toolchains relevant to development boards.
• Experience of Communication Protocols to interface with peripheral devices.
• Proficiency in coding for embedded systems.
• Unit Testing: Experience in writing and conducting unit tests for code reliability.
• Git: Proficient in using version control systems like Git for code collaboration.
• Professional experience in the design and implementation of complex solutions, ideally both clean-slate projects and updates to legacy code bases.
• Experience with ORACLE database to include creation and modification of tables, scripts, queries and data structure.
• Microservices knowledge and experience identifying the need for microservices, developing requirements, programming microservices and testing.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI), similar to a Public Trust Clearance, prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current IRS