Software Developer, Senior

General Dynamics - IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Springfield, VA is seeking an experienced Senior AI Software Developer to design, develop, and test AI features across multiple programs. You will integrate data streams, support cloud migrations, and collaborate in an Agile Scrum team applying modern DevSecOps practices.

Requires 8+ years of software development, a BS in CS/CE/SE (or equivalent 6 extra years), strong Python/Java/Scala, RESTful APIs, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, and AI/LLM workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or related field (or 6 additional years of IT experience).
• Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable apps.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system.
• Complete Cloud platform migrations between platforms.
• Develop AI features for Ontology-based software applications.
• Work in an Agile Scrum team and participate in ceremonies.
• Implement requirements from the product backlog.
• Contribute to backlog writing and user stories.

Skills

Python/Java/Scala

RESTful APIs

Agile/Scrum

DevSecOps

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/CE/SE or related field (or 6 extra years of IT experience)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

Job description

If you are an experienced, collaborative self-starter with AI development experience, GDIT is the place for you. Here, you can make your career your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. As a company, we think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. Our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Senior AI Software Developer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

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

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 6 additional years of experience in information technology.
• Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
• Strong 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.
• Experience developing applications using 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, and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
• Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
• Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.

Desired

• Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.

Location: Company Site

US Citizenship Required