Senior Core Java Engineer - On-Site in Chantilly, VA

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Core Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure enterprise applications. You will work on RESTful services, LDAP-based auth, and Tomcat deployments in a Linux environment.

The role emphasizes API development, PKI-based security, and database integration with MariaDB. Strong collaboration with non-technical stakeholders is required, with on-site work in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Core Java development with Java 17+ and server apps.
• Experience with LDAP-based auth, PKI, and OpenSSL tooling.
• Proven API development using REST and secure communications.
• Linux system administration and scripting familiarity.
• Experience deploying on Apache Tomcat and managing connectors.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Java software and REST APIs for enterprise systems.
• Configure Tomcat connectors and manage server hardware/software.
• Implement secure data transmission with PKI and TLS/SSL.
• Work with LDAP for authentication/authorization across apps.
• Leverage JDBC with MariaDB and custom DB tools.
• Collaborate with frontend teams using JSP/JavaScript as needed.

Skills

Core Java

JDBC

Tomcat

JavaScript

LDAP

SSH/Putty

Linux

REST API

KPI/PKI security

OpenSSL

MariaDB/MySQL

Git/GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse IDE

MariaDB

OpenSSL

Tomcat

GitHub

JDBC tooling

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Core Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure enterprise applications. You will work on RESTful services, LDAP-based auth, and Tomcat deployments in a Linux environment.

The role emphasizes API development, PKI-based security, and database integration with MariaDB. Strong collaboration with non-technical stakeholders is required, with on-site work in Chantilly, VA.