System Software Engineer (Up to $30,000 sign on bonus available)

gdit; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 187,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a System Software Developer SME in Hanover, MD to lead a team of engineers on mission‑critical government projects. You will manage sprints, coordinate with the customer, and drive DevOps‑driven development using Jira, Jenkins, and Docker.

The role requires TS//SCI Full scope, DoW, 10+ years of related experience, and US citizenship. Expect a competitive package with a potential sign-on bonus up to $30k and no remote work.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: SCRUM management, Docker and other devOps tools, Git, Jenkins, Nexus.
• Preferred working knowledge of Cypress software testing.
• Working knowledge of Angular, Springboot, Java, JavaScript, Linux operating systems (Rocky and RedHat).
• Security clearance level: TS//SCI Full scope with the DoW customer.
• US citizenship required.
• Role requirements: Strong communication skills both verbal and written, manage sprints, coordinate sprint backlog, facilitate test environment, manage release candidates, EOTR.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage/Support sprints, testing, release documentation, coordinate with customer lead, and tasking for team members.
• Collaborate with PMO, customer lead(s) and team members.
• Drive innovation and efficiency.
• Utilize Jira, Jenkins, Docker and other devOps tools.

Skills

Angular

DevOps Tools

Java

RedHat

Scrum

Education

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Tools

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Nexus

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: Angular, DevOps Tools, Java (Programming Language), RedHat, Scrum

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

SYSTEM SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SME

This position is eligible for up to a 30k sign on bonus

Transform technology into opportunity as a System Software Developer 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 System Software Developer SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NIGHTRAVEN program. You will play a crucial role in leading a team of talented engineers for our customer.

• Lead/Manage/Support sprints, testing, release documentation, coordinate with customer lead, and tasking for team members.
• Collaborate with PMO, customer lead(s) and team members.
• Drive innovation and efficiency
• Utilize Jira, Jenkins, Docker and other devOps tools

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer SME must have:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: SCRUM management, Docker and other devOps tools, Git, Jenkins, Nexus
• Preferred working knowledge of Cypress software testing
• Working knowledge of: Angular, Springboot, Java, JavaScript, Linux operating systems (Rocky and RedHat)
• Security clearance level: TS//SCI Full scope with the DoW customer
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Strong communication skills both verbal and written, manage sprints, coordinate sprint backlog, facilitate test environment, manage release candidates, EOTR

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
• Flexibility: Flexible bi‑weekly hours. All work is completed in a SCIF. There is not an opportunity to remote work for this position.
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
• Conveniently located in the Hanover, MD area

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $186,575 - $252,425. 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 MD Hanover

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

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