Principal Software Engineer- TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for government projects, including analytics, real-time processing, and large data sets. You’ll work independently or as part of a team to deliver reliable software solutions.

The role requires a BA/BS, 15+ years of experience, TS/SCI with poly, and US citizenship. You will derive requirements, code, debug, and lead efforts across Windows and UNIX environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree required.
• 15+ years of related software engineering experience.
• US citizenship required; TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.
• Strong skills across Windows/UNIX environments and multiple programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Derive software design and performance requirements from user needs.
• Debug existing software and fix defects.
• Provide recommendations to improve documentation and standards.
• Design, code, and modify software to add features.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems or environments.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Lead the team at the level appropriate to the process.
• Design or implement complex database interfaces/queries.
• Develop algorithms to meet performance standards.
• Assist with testing procedures for software components.
• Analyze system performance and data usage to propose improvements.
• Modify software to adapt to new hardware or to improve performance.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

C#

Scripting

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Artifactory

Jenkins

Bamboo

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Artifactory

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team.

• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly required
• US citizenship required

Role requirements

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise): Build applications using specified programming language per the development requirements.
• Development for Windows or UNIX applications using scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, and Python).
• Dev Ops- Build and deploy technologies (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer) Cl/CD- Experience with Cl/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins and Bamboo), and building automated Cl/CD pipelines

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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