Software Engineer 1

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 133,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to design, develop, test, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application within a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers, applying Linux, Docker, and MySQL expertise to deliver robust software solutions for government projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• 2+ years of related experience
• TS/SCI w/ polygraph security clearance
• Experience with Linux CLI
• Experience developing Bash/Python scripts
• Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL
• Experience with designing and implementing REST interfaces
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Experience with the Django Web framework
• Experience with Celery Task Scheduler
• Familiar with Kubernetes and Helm Charts

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Bash

Linux

MySQL

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Aug 25, 2026

$132,600 - $179,400/year

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Bash (Scripting Language), Docker (Software), Linux, MySQL

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

Yes

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 collaborating with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application deployed in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.

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
• Experience developing Bash/Python scripts
• Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL
• Experience with designing and implementing REST interfaces
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools including Jira and Confluence
• Experience with the Django Web framework
• Experience with the Celery Task Scheduler
• Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Familiar with creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes

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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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

Additional Work Locations:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics Information Technology provides innovative consulting, technology, and mission services to U.S. government agencies, leveraging expertise in digital modernization, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.

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Company General Dynamics Information Technology

Location Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States