Software Engineer 1

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Maryland is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the GHOSTGEM software suite for mission-critical government projects. You will implement, test, and integrate with COTS and FOSS components, leveraging Java, Spring, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS and at least 2 years of related experience, plus TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance required: TS/SCI w/ polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications.
• Implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.
• Collaborate on containerization, CI/CD, and IaC practices with modern toolchains.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Java

Spring Framework

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Bamboo

GitLab CI

Ansible

Git

Jira

Confluence

Helm

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience
• Security clearance required: TS/SCI w/ polygraph

Position Required skills:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Recent software development experience using Java
• Recent software development experience using the Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring Data and Spring Integration
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with container orchestration technologies including Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Bamboo and GitLab CI
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools including Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes environment

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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
• 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.

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