Cloud Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Herndon, VA is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and platform services. You will blend software engineering, cloud platform engineering, and DevOps to deliver scalable and cost-efficient cloud solutions.

The role requires expertise in cloud-native design, AWS services, IaC with CloudFormation, and experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Jenkins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications and services.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and IaC using CloudFormation or similar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical SME in cloud-native software, cloud platforms, DevOps, and IaC.
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems using languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
• Apply software engineering best practices for high-quality, maintainable code.
• Build and maintain AWS solutions (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS) using CloudFormation and related IaC tools.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Jenkins; containerize workloads using Docker and Ansible.
• Use open-source technologies and systems engineering practices to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Identify and resolve cloud infra, deployment, and performance issues; propose scalability and cost improvements.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with customer best practices and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to gather requirements and provide cloud support.
• Design, integrate, and maintain web services and RESTful APIs for interoperability.

Skills

Cloud Development

DevOps

Scripting Languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline

Tools

AWS services (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS)

CloudFormation

Docker

Ansible

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

Req ID: RQ229122

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

Cloud Development,DevOps,Scripting Languages

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Cloud Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

The Cloud Software Engineer serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert who designs, builds, and maintains cloud‑native applications and the underlying platform services and automation frameworks that support them. This role blends software engineering, cloud platform engineering, DevOps automation, and operational troubleshooting to deliver scalable, resilient, and cost‑efficient cloud solutions. The Cloud Engineer collaborates closely with Agile development teams, supports customer mission needs, and ensures alignment with enterprise best practices, governance requirements, and platform standards. This role is essential to ensuring reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of cloud capabilities across the enterprise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a technical SME in cloud‑native software, cloud platforms, DevOps, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC).
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud‑based systems and services using languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
• Apply software engineering best practices to ensure high‑quality, testable, and maintainable code.
• Build and maintain AWS solutions (e.g., S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS) using CloudFormation and related IaC/automation frameworks.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub and Jenkins; containerize and automate workloads using Docker and Ansible.
• Use open‑source technologies and systems engineering practices to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Identify and resolve cloud infrastructure, performance, and deployment issues; recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with customer best practices, architectural guidance, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams and customers to gather requirements, provide cloud support, and recommend technical solutions.
• Design, integrate, and maintain web services and RESTful APIs to support interoperability and data exchange.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud‑native applications and services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services including S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and CloudFormation.
• Practical experience implementing Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using CloudFormation or similar automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated build/deployment workflows.
• Experience with containerization and automation tools such as Docker and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, integration patterns, and web‑service architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, application deployments, and performance issues.
• Experience working within Agile Scrum teams and contributing to iterative delivery cycles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting COTS/GOTS applications across Windows and Linux environments hosted on AWS.
• Familiarity with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and security/compliance artifact development.
• Exposure to system engineering practices, open‑source technologies, and cloud governance frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, AWS SysOps Administrator, or equivalent cloud/DevOps credentials.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Location: Herndon, VA
• Hours: Contract core hours, 9am - 3pm
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#WeAreGDIT

#JET

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#VA_2026Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $162,037 - $219,227. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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