Software Engineer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Software Engineer SME in Waipahu, HI. The role involves supporting USPACOM J6 IT Modernization Project, focusing on improving enterprise IT capabilities and mission partner interoperability across the Pacific.

A qualified candidate will have over 15 years of experience in similar roles, expertise in software architecture, DevSecOps, and lead application modernization efforts. Enjoy a flexible work week, 401K, and comprehensive health packages.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience supporting the role in enterprise IT environments.
• Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support IT modernization projects from requirements to transition.
• Collaborate with technical teams on prototypes and improvements.
• Lead software engineering analysis and application modernization efforts.

Skills

Software architecture

DevSecOps

Application modernization

APIs and integration

Secure development

Technical leadership

Education

Technical training or certification

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineer SME supporting USPACOM J6 enterprise IT, mission partner interoperability, and Pacific theater operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Software Engineer SME joining our team to support USPACOM J6 mission outcomes through it modernization project support, modernization, secure integration, and operational collaboration across the Pacific.

GDIT is seeking a Software Engineer SME to support USPACOM J6 IT Modernization Project Support activities at Camp Smith, HI, helping modernize enterprise IT capabilities and strengthen mission partner interoperability across the Pacific.

How the Software Engineer SME Will Make an Impact

• Support IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition.
• Collaborate with technical teams to mature prototypes, modernization sprints, and enterprise capability improvements.
• Lead software engineering analysis and application modernization efforts, including secure design, integration, and DevSecOps-oriented practices.
• Work with users and technical teams to translate mission needs into maintainable software requirements and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with USPACOM J6 stakeholders, service components, mission partners, and GDIT team members to resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, status inputs, and recommendations for customer and internal leadership.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Education: Technical training, certification(s), or equivalent experience; degree not explicitly required by the external labor category.
• Required Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience supporting the role, mission area, or equivalent DoD/enterprise IT environment.
• Required Technical Skills: software architecture; DevSecOps; application modernization; APIs and integration; secure development; technical leadership.
• Security Clearance Level: Final Top Secret.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, customer engagement, and ability to coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission partner teams.
• Preferred Skills: Experience supporting USPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments. Experience working in government site environments and coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders.
• Location: On customer site at Camp Smith, HI.

GDIT Is Your Place

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home, when eligible and approved.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.