Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer SME to shape next-generation government software solutions. You will help develop and operate mission-critical capabilities, delivering scalable cloud-based architectures in AWS and collaborating with customers to define requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering in an agile environment, building microservices, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure, reliable systems for national security programs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or relevant years of experience.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate mission-critical capabilities for government projects.
• Contribute to enterprise-scale serverless cloud-based architectures on AWS.
• Collaborate with customers and mission partners to define requirements.
• Develop, test, and deploy microservice infrastructure and logic in AWS.

Skills

AWS

JavaScript

Node.js

React.js

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

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: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Javascript Coding, Node.js, React.js Certifications: None Experience: 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer SME 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, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Intelligence Community. You will play a crucial role in developing and operating mission critical capabilities directly impacting national security. Support our engineering team in the creation on enterprise scale serverless cloud-based architectures to deliver scalable and reliable systems Collaborate with customer and mission partners to define next generation requirements and the art of the possible Drive innovative solutions using the latest technologies to meet evolving challenges Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver new customer requirements Develop, test, and deploy microservice infrastructure and logic in an AWS environment Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve existing software Develop documentation of new and existing features WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer SME must have:

What you'll need to succeed

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or relevant years of experience
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: JavaScript, React, Node.js, AWS
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Ability to work collaboratively with Agile/Scrum delivery teams in hybrid environments

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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. #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #GDITEnhanced2026 #VA_2026Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $253,000. 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 Herndon Additional Work Locations: 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. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.