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

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Software Engineer Principal in Chantilly, VA to design, develop, test, and deploy complex software products. You’ll work as a hands-on platform builder with scalable solutions and big data analytics experience.

The position requires 8+ years of experience, proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Python, AWS, and Spring Boot, and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Collaboration with data scientists and engineers is essential in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of related software engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, and debug complex software systems.
• Build scalable software tools and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to improve performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and readmes.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and customer support for software systems.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

AWS

Spring Boot

Linux

Microservices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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.