Full Stack Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Comprehensive health plan

Internal mobility team

Paid education & certifications

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to transform technology for mission-critical government projects at its McLean, VA client site.

The role requires 15+ years of related experience, US citizenship, and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. You will build scalable backend systems, develop APIs, and drive microservices with containerization, while aligning front-end interfaces for optimal user experiences.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or equivalent mix of education, certs or experience.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Java and Python.
• API development including RESTful services and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, secure back-end systems with server-side languages.
• Develop APIs including RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Build and manage microservices architectures using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Create CI/CD pipelines and monitor deployments for rapid, reliable updates.
• Ensure frontend integration with backend services for a seamless user experience.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful API development

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Microservices

React

Lit

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Memcached

Load balancing

Caching

DevOps

Jenkins

Git

AI integration

Education

BA/BS in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Memcached

CI/CD tools

Job description

Req ID: RQ222729

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

API Development,Kubernetes,Scripting Languages

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Full Stack Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

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
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Experience with Java and Python.
• Build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems; use server-side programming languages; API development including RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Build and manage microservices architectures; use containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Use relational databases (e.g. PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) to include schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance turning for high volume databases.
• Use database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates.
• Use JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit.
• Ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience.
• Optimize back end performance through techniques such as caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing.
• Design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes.
• Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and suggest to the Sponsor on how to apply these enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities.
• Desired: Use of Python for AI model integration and scripting purposes. Use of DevOps in CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) to automate and streamline integration processes.
• Desired: Use of APIs and microservices to enable interaction between different capabilities, services, and components.
• 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.

#WeAreGDIT

#JET

#GDITEnhanced2026

#VA_2026Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $186,542 - $252,379. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans