Software Engineer

General Dynamics - IT

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a Software Engineer to support a Tampa-based social media program. You will build tools for content creation, translation workflows, approvals, publication, and analytics, leveraging Ruby on Rails or Django/Python in Linux on AWS with MySQL and Redshift.

You will participate in Agile SDLC, collaborate with data engineers and scientists, and contribute to metrics, monitoring, and automation efforts. DoD clearance is preferred and beneficial for advancement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field required; additional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
3–5+ years of relevant software development experience; experience with cloud-based web applications or data engineering tools is desirable.
Experience with Ruby on Rails or Django/Python; familiarity with Linux-based development; experience with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift); knowledge of MySQL or similar relational databases; experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develops tools and applications to support content dissemination, translation, approval, and publication processes.
Creates web applications for collecting and managing data in support of internet and social media operations.
Works within SDLC and Agile processes using Confluence, Jira, Slack, and other collaboration tools.
Provides Python-based support for database engineering and AWS Lambda integration.
Collaborates with technical teams and program stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission requirements.

Skills

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Django/Python

Linux

AWS

MySQL

Redshift

AWS Lambda

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Software Engineer to support an internet-based social media program in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will assist in developing tools and applications that enable content creation, translation workflows, approval processes, publication, and audience engagement tracking. This role contributes directly to mission effectiveness by building systems for metrics management, user interaction monitoring, and analytics. Candidates with strong web development and cloud engineering skills will receive additional training on program-specific workflows and tools as needed.

HOW A SOFTWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Application Development & Tool Support

Assists in coding tools and applications that support content dissemination, translation, approval, and publication processes.

Develops capabilities to manage metrics data, user comments, feedback, and social media engagement analytics.

Supports testing activities to verify software performance and compliance with functional requirements.

Web & Cloud Engineering

Works with developers, data engineers, and data scientists to create web applications for collecting and managing data in support of internet and social media operations.

Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails or Django/Python on Linux, deployed in AWS environments using MySQL and Redshift databases.

Builds and operates scalable, secure systems on AWS, ensuring reliability and performance.

Software Development Lifecycle Support

Participates in Agile project management methodologies across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Collaborates using Confluence, Jira, Slack, and other team tools to manage, track, and coordinate development tasks.

Reviews project capabilities to ensure robust, scalable solutions, incorporating new technologies as appropriate.

Data & Automation Support

Provides Python-based support for database engineering efforts, including AWS Lambda integration.

Helps design and refine tools that improve data ingestion, transformation, reporting, and analytics workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Works closely with technical teams and program stakeholders to ensure software solutions meet mission requirements.

Clarifies assumptions, refines requirements, and provides technical recommendations to improve platform effectiveness.

Presents findings, progress updates, and technical considerations in clear, actionable written and verbal formats.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDEducation:

education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field required; additional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.

Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant software development experience; experience working with cloud-based web applications or data engineering tools is highly desirable.

Experience with Ruby on Rails or Django/Python
Familiarity with Linux-based development
Experience with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Redshift)
Knowledge of MySQL or similar relational databases
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Strong Python skills for automation or backend support
Experience building scalable, secure systems in cloud environments

Security Clearance:

Active DoD Secret clearance preferred; highly qualified candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may also be considered. Candidates accepted into the role may be submitted for upgrade to TS/SCI.

Location:

Customer Site (Tampa, FL).

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