Core Java Engineer: Secure Web Apps & PKI

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Education and certifications paid for

Cutting-edge technology access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Core Java Software Engineer to develop and maintain enterprise-grade software on a customer site in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes Java 17+ and REST API development, with strong involvement in security and PKI infrastructure.

You will work on Linux-based deployments, Tomcat integrations, and database connectivity using MariaDB/MySQL, while collaborating across technical teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Core Java and related web technologies.
• Experience with LDAP authentication and PKI tools.
• Strong knowledge of Tomcat and MySQL/MariaDB integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Core Java applications and REST APIs.
• Ensure security with PKI, OpenSSL, and certificate management.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams for scalable solutions.

Skills

Core Java

Eclipse IDE

Java 17+

REST API development

Linux system administration

JSP/AJAX/jQuery

Tomcat 11

MariaDB/MySQL

LDAP authentication

PKI/OpenSSL

SSH/Putty

Tools

Git/GitHub

Tomcat configuration

MariaDB tooling

OpenSSL tooling

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Core Java Software Engineer to develop and maintain enterprise-grade software on a customer site in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes Java 17+ and REST API development, with strong involvement in security and PKI infrastructure.

You will work on Linux-based deployments, Tomcat integrations, and database connectivity using MariaDB/MySQL, while collaborating across technical teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.