Software Engineer: Cloud & Web Apps (AWS, Rails/Python)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Tampa, FL is seeking a Software Engineer to support an internet-based social media program. You’ll help build tools for content creation, translation workflows, approval processes, publication, and engagement analytics.

You’ll develop web applications with Ruby on Rails or Django/Python on Linux, deployed in AWS, and work within an Agile SDLC. Collaborating with data engineers and scientists, you’ll help design scalable, secure systems that improve

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails or Django/Python on Linux, deployed in AWS environments using MySQL and Redshift databases.
• Participates in Agile project management methodologies across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Provides Python-based support for database engineering efforts, including AWS Lambda integration.

Skills

Agile Software Development

Networking

Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Linux

MySQL

Redshift

Ruby on Rails

Django/Python

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Tampa, FL is seeking a Software Engineer to support an internet-based social media program. You’ll help build tools for content creation, translation workflows, approval processes, publication, and engagement analytics.

You’ll develop web applications with Ruby on Rails or Django/Python on Linux, deployed in AWS, and work within an Agile SDLC. Collaborating with data engineers and scientists, you’ll help design scalable, secure systems that improve