Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

gdit; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Flexible work weeks where possible

Paid time off

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Software Engineer SME in the Herndon, VA area to transform technology into opportunity for mission-critical government projects. You will shape engineering strategy and build scalable cloud-based systems as part of an agile team.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, with 15+ years of experience. Hybrid work options may apply depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship required; Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance

Responsibilities

• Support our engineering team in the creation of enterprise-scale serverless cloud-based architectures.
• Collaborate with customer and mission partners to define next generation requirements.
• 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.

Skills

AWS

Javascript Coding

Node.js

React.js

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: 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 microserviceinfrastructure 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:

• 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

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.

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#GDITCareers
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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

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. 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans