Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer)- TS/SCI with Polygraph

Worky; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Software Engineer Principal in Chantilly, VA to design, develop, test, and debug complex software for mission-critical government projects. The role emphasizes hands-on platform building, scalable architectures, and analytics on large data sets, with agile delivery and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead development efforts using Java, Python, AWS, Linux, and Spring Boot, delivering robust solutions and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• US citizenship required.
• Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, and Python; AWS cloud services; microservices with Spring Boot; Linux.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing applications and suggest new technologies to improve performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools.
• Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics affecting software systems.
• Create and update technical documentation and processes.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, PMs and engineers.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements in existing systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and support software systems.
• Suggest continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work with the team to advance organizational capabilities.

Skills

AWS Development

Java Development

Linux

Python Development

Spring Boot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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: AWS Development, Java Software Development, Linux, Python Software Development, Spring Boot

Certifications: None

Experience: 8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

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

As a Software Engineer Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. The Software Engineer Principal will design, develop, code, test, and debug complex software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable software applications, with experience in analytics using large data sets. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration management and big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team to analyze existing software applications and tools and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities.
• Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements and works with them to resolve incompatibilities.
• Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers and analysts.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

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's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience developing with cloud-based services such as AWS.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing and implementing microservices architecture using Spring Boot.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux.

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $142,706. 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 VA Chantilly

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans