Java Full Stack Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with company match

Career growth and internal mobility

Collaborative engineering culture

Impact on mission-critical systems

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in Washington, DC.

You will work across the entire application stack with a strong emphasis on React and either Python or Java, building production-grade interfaces and scalable microservices. You will thrive in an Agile environment, tackle complex engineering challenges, and guide technical decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on React development.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong background in Java-based web development and distributed systems.
• Proven experience building production-grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.
• Work end-to-end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.
• Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.
• Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Java Web Development

Python Software Development

React.js

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Git

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications: Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence Techniques
• Java Web Development
• Python Software Development
• React.js

Certifications

None

Experience

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in building production-grade user interfaces, thrive in Agile environments, and are excited about solving complex problems at scale.

About the Role

You will work across the entire application stack with a strong emphasis on React and either Python or Java. You’ll architect and build performant microservices, tackle complex engineering challenges, and guide technical decision‑making. This role demands experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems and modern cloud tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.
• Work end‑to‑end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.
• Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.
• Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on React development.
• Bachelors Degree.
• Strong background in Java‑based web development and distributed systems.
• Proven experience building production‑grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of application architecture and modern design patterns.
• Proficiency with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Certifications/Skills

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
• Experience integrating with AWS SDKs (e.g., S3).
• Developing scalable RESTful services in cloud environments.
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and testing tools.
• Familiarity with modern UI/UX principles.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
• A collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on mission‑critical systems.

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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: None

Telecommuting Options: Remote

Work Location: Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT

• 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
• full flex work weeks where possible
• a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation
• sick and personal time
• holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• jury duty leave
• new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
• additional 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
• The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• short and long‑term disability benefits
• life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• personal accident
• critical illness
• business travel and accident insurance

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

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