Full Stack Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
187K-252K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure full-stack systems using Java, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices, containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and high-volume database schemas (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB). Optimize performance with caching, load balancing, and queueing for mission-critical government applications.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

API Development, Kubernetes, Scripting Languages

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Full Stack Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
  • Experience: 15+ years of related experience
  • Required Skills & Experience:
  • Experience with Java and Python.
  • Build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems; use server-side programming languages; API development including RESTful services and GraphQL.
  • Build and manage microservices architectures; use containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • Use relational databases (e.g. PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) to include schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance turning for high volume databases.
  • Use database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates.
  • Use JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit.
  • Ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience.
  • Optimize back end performance through techniques such as caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing.
  • Design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes.
  • Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and suggest to the Sponsor on  how to apply these enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities.
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Location: McLean VA, on Customer Site
  • US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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The likely salary range for this position is $186,542 - $252,379. 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 McLean

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 consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of related experience
  • Must currently possess Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • US Citizenship required
  • BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Java and Python
  • API development including RESTful services and GraphQL
  • Build and manage microservices architectures
  • Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Database schema design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning for high-volume systems
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments
  • Experience with JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit
  • Experience with caching technologies (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing
  • Work onsite at customer site in McLean, VA
  • Experience with scripting languages

General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
21,625 Employees

What We Do

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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