Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer SME in McLean, VA who will work on backend Java systems, leverage AWS services, and drive DevOps practices within an Agile environment. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into scalable software, designing, implementing, and maintaining the software lifecycle, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-value mission solutions.

Qualifications

• Back End Skills: REST, Java, JDBC, Oracle Database.
• Build Tools: git, tactical and strategic improvements to large scale Java products.
• Documented Experience with DevOps, CI/CD Routine.
• Documented Experience with Amazon Web Services (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS).
• Translate software requirements into working and maintainable solutions within the existing application frameworks.
• Implement the product's lifecycle: Design, development, quality, deployment and maintenance.
• Develop and adhere to best-practices for developing applications.
• Continuously contribute to team performance improvement and collaboration.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Experience working in an Agile development environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software within existing frameworks.
• Translate requirements into reliable software solutions and adhere to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and delivery.

Skills

Agile development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS or better

Tools

Java

REST

JDBC

Oracle Database

Git

CI/CD

AWS (S3,RDS,EC2,ECS)

Jenkins

GitHub

SQL development

Job description

Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Job Category: Software Engineering

Requisition Number: SOFTW002302

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $187,179.20 USD to $318,198.40 USD

Locations

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McLean
McLean, VA, USA

Description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Software Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties:

Required Skills:

• Back End Skills: REST, Java, JDBC, Oracle Database.
• Build Tools: git, tactical and strategic improvements to large scale Java products.
• Documented Experience with DevOps, CI/CD Routine.
• Documented Experience with Amazon Web Services (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS).
• Translate software requirements into working and maintainable solutions within the existing application frameworks.
• Implement the product's lifecycle: Design, development, quality, deployment and maintenance.
• Develop and adhere to best-practices for developing applications.
• Continuously contribute to team performance improvement and collaboration.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Experience working in an Agile development environments

Desired Skills:

• Documented Experience with Amazon Web Services (Lambda, SQS, SNS, etc.).
• Documented Experience with Jenkins,GitHub.
• Excellent skills in RDBMS DB Schema design and SQL development.

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Preferred

BA/BS or better.

15 years:

15 years: Demonstrated work related experience.

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