Full Stack Applications Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology environment

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Applications Developer in McLean, VA to deliver frontend and backend solutions tailored to client requirements. You will work on applications that enhance the producer and end-user experiences, with emphasis on modern JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, and cloud-based tooling.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, TS/SCI with Polygraph, and on-site customer location in McLean, VA.

Qualifications

• Experience building frontend and backend applications that improve user experiences.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control.
• Strong HTML5 and CSS3 development skills.
• Experience with Hugo or other static site generators.
• Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript (Angular 8+, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and automation tools (AWS, Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontend and backend solutions for complex visual products.
• Develop and support applications that enable production of complex visuals.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure robust, scalable software.

Skills

Application Development

GitHub

Sass

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (Angular 8+ / Node.js)

TypeScript

Express

Webpack

MySQL

Nginx

KoaJS

AWS

Jenkins

Git

Education

BA/BS in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Hugo

Angular

Node.js

Express

Webpack

Nginx

KoaJS

AWS

Jenkins

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Application Development, GitHub, Sass (Stylesheet Language)

Certifications:

None Experience:

10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Tools Developer/Application Developer 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.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Applications Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Applications Developer joining our team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

We're looking for someone who enjoys building both frontend and backend solutions that enhance user experiences and support the creation of complex visual products. The ideal candidate brings:

• Experience developing and supporting applications and services that improve the producer experience.
• Experience building and supporting applications that enable the production of complex visual products.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git and GitHub.
• Strong presentational development skills, including HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience using Hugo or other static site generators.
• Experience working with Sass.
• Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript development, including Angular 8+, Node.js, and some combination of: TypeScript, Express, webpack, MySQL, Nginx, KoaJS, Lerna, or Electron.
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and automation tools, such as AWS and Jenkins (or similar services).

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

While not required, experience in any of the following areas will make you stand out:

• Experience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, or other cloud-based monitoring, metrics, or auditing tools.
• Experience contributing to or maintaining system security documentation.
• Experience developing AR/VR applications or working with related hardware, using languages like C# or C++, and engines such as Unreal, Unity or other related software.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Required Experience: 10+ years of related
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: McLean, VA, On Customer Site
• 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

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#WeAreGDIT

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#VA_2026Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location: USA VA McLean

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. We 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