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Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer)- TS/SCI with Polygraph with Security Clearance

General Dynamics Information TechnologyChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation and make a significant impact on mission-critical government projects, fostering substantial career growth. You'll thrive here if you're a hands-on, agile platform builder with a passion for developing scalable applications and tackling complex data challenges.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
MicroservicesSpringSpring BootAWSAgileJavaJavaScriptPython

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer 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 Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. The Software Engineer Principal will design, develop, code, test, and debug complex software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable software applications, with experience in analytics using large data sets. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration management and big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with a team to analyze existing software applications and tools and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and usability. • Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities. • Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements and works with them to resolve incompatibilities. • Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures. • Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers and analysts. • Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms. • Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues. • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement. • Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer must have:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.
  • Experience: 8+ years of related experience
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • US citizenship required
  • Role requirements: • Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and Python. • Demonstrated hands-on experience developing with cloud-based services such as AWS. • Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing and implementing microservices architecture using Spring Boot. • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux. 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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