Software Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Developer Principal to lead AI-enabled software solutions and secure, scalable microservices in a Federal government context.

You will influence the SDLC with AI capabilities, implement SecDevOps, and manage AWS cloud environments while ensuring interoperability with existing systems and third‑party APIs. Strong Java/Spring expertise is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of developing software leveraging AI capabilities.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development leveraging Java J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot Java frameworks, with a focus on API microservices architecture.
• Proven expertise in implementing SecDevOps practices and tools like Docker, Apache Maven, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform.

Responsibilities

• AI SDLC: Develop, Test, and Deploy leveraging AI capabilities.
• SecDevOps Implementation: Automate deployment pipeline, infrastructure provisioning and security testing processes using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and SonarQube.
• AWS Cloud Management: Deploy, and manage AWS cloud environment to support the applications and services.
• System Integration Interoperability: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate microservices with existing systems and third party APIs.
• Security and Compliance: Work with security team to implement security controls and measures to protect data and meet standards.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

API microservices

AI capabilities development

SecDevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Terraform

SonarQube

Kubernetes

JBoss EAP

Apache Maven

Job description

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER PRINCIPAL

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

HOW A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• AI SDLC: Develop, Test, and Deploy leveraging AI capabilities
• SecDevOps Implementation: Implement SecDevOps practices to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle based on team lead's direction. Automate deployment pipeline, infrastructure provisioning and security testing processes using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and SonarQube
• AWS Cloud Management: Deploy, and manage AWS cloud environment to support the applications and services.
• System Integration Interoperability: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate microservices with existing systems and third part APIs. Ensure interoperability and compatibility between different components and services within the business eco-system
• Security and Compliance: Work with security team to implement security controls and measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Support regular security assessments and audits as needed to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and risks

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field experiences
• Proven track record of developing software leveraging AI capabilities
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in full stack software development leveraging Java J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot Java frameworks, with a focus on API microservices architecture
• Proven expertise in implementing SecDevOps practices and tools like Docker, Apache Maven, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
• Hands on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version controls, and automated testing frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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.
• GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an 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.
• 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 are told we 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.

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