Software Developer, Mid

General Dynamics - IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Virginia is seeking a software professional to design, develop, and test AI features across several programs. You will integrate data streams, migrate cloud platforms, and create scalable, secure applications within an Agile team.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in CS/CE/SE or equivalent. Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala, REST APIs, and containerized microservices with a DevSecOps mindset is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or 3 additional IT years.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Secure, scalable, mission-focused applications experience.
• Professional programming with Python, Java, and Scala.
• RESTful APIs, Git workflows, automated tests, CI/CD practices.
• Docker/containerization, microservices, Helm, and development containers.
• Exposure to Generative AI, RAG, LLMs, or LLM-enabled workflows.
• Cloud-native apps using AWS, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer systems.
• Migrate cloud platforms between current and available platforms.
• Develop AI features for ontology-based software.
• Create sustainable software with efficient workflows and repos.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Implement backlog requirements and write user stories.
• Apply DevSecOps in building software.
• Develop and modify applications and IT systems for analysts.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Helm

OpenShift

Job description

Job Summary

Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applications

Job Duties

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
• Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
• Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
• Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
• Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
• Implements requirements from the product backlog
• Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
• Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
• Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.

Skills/Qualifications: Required

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 3 additional years of experience in information technology.
• Professional software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
• Professional programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
• Exposure to Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
• Ability to work within new or complex network environments.
• Practical experience applying DevSecOps principles, such as code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.

Skills/Qualifications: Desired

• Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
• Basic understanding of graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience developing and presenting technical updates, metrics, or status reports.

Location

Company Site

US Citizenship Required