Software Engineer 2

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer Senior in Maryland to design, develop, and maintain tools and services that integrate with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.

You will work with cross-functional teams including developers, sysadmins, and project managers to deliver efficient, automated workflows. Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, 5+ years of related experience, strong Linux, Bash, Python, Java, and CI/CD skills; experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, VS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Scripting in Bash/Python to automate tasks.
• Extensive Java development experience.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira/Confluence and SDK.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tools and services.
• Integrate with Atlassian Jira/Confluence suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver workflows.
• Document configurations, procedures, and changes.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash Scripts

Python

Java

CI/CD

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Atlassian Jira/Confluence

VS Code

Ansible

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Atlassian SDK

VS Code

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Job description

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: Bash Scripts, CI/CD, Linux, Python (Programming Language) Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Senior 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 designing, developing, and maintaining Tools and Services in support of the Atlassian’s suite of products (such as Jira, Confluence) collectively known as SUBURBANDEVELOPMENT. The Software Engineer shall work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Security clearance required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Position Required Skills:
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
  • Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
  • Extensive software development experience with Java
  • Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK) or Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
  • Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
  • Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Experience deploying containerized services under Kubernetes orchestration
  • Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
• Position Desired Skills:
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
  • Experience with interacting/training external customers

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. #MD_2026Alumni #IntelligenceEngineered

The likely salary range for this position is $152,150 - $205,850. 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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