Software Engineer 1

gdit; Maryland; On-site; USD 133,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, sustain, and enhance information management software for HPC systems running on Linux. You will contribute to mission-critical government projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance, with onsite work at the Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience
• Security clearance required: TS/SCI w/ polygraph
• Position requires Linux CLI/tools, Python development, SQL (PostgreSQL), CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Podman/containerd)

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and sustain information management software for HPC in Linux environments.
• Contribute to mission-critical government projects and engineering initiatives.

Skills

Linux

MySQL

Python

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Ansible

GitLab CI

Docker

Podman

containerd

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Netbox

Job description

Software Engineer

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications

Skills: Linux, MySQL, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications: None

Experience: 2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

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 the development, enhancement, and sustainment of information management software and services infrastructure for High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 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
  • Recent software development experience using Python
  • Familiar with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
  • Familiar with SQL technologies including PostgreSQL
  • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
  • Experience with Git Source Control System
• Position Desired Skills:
  • Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
  • Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

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
• 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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Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $132,600 - $179,400. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Annapolis Junction

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. 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 have told us they 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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