Software Engineer 2

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
152K-206K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment. Collaborate with product, system, and project engineers; implement REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and Helm-based deployments; maintain code in Git and automate tasks with Bash/Python scripts.
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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:

Bash Scripts, Docker (Software), Linux, MySQL, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Senior 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
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for collaborating with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application deployed in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Senior must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 5+ years of related experience

● Security clearance required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
● Position Required Skills:

•    Experience using the Linux CLI and Tool Suite
•    Experience developing Bash/Python scripts
•    Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
•    Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
•    Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
•    Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
•    Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL 
•    Experience with designing and implementing REST interfaces 
•    Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI  
•    Experience with Git Source Control System
● Position Desired Skills:

    Experience with the Django Web framework
    Experience with the Celery Task Scheduler
    Experience with NGINX
    Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
    Experience with AI Development Tools such as Claude Code
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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The likely salary range for this position is $152,150 - $205,850. 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 Annapolis Junction

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • US citizenship
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and tool suite
  • Experience developing Bash scripts
  • Experience developing Python in a Linux environment
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes (container orchestration)
  • Experience creating Helm charts to deploy services on Kubernetes
  • Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL
  • Experience designing and implementing REST interfaces
  • Experience with CI/CD principles and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with Git source control system
  • Experience with Django web framework
  • Experience with Celery task scheduler
  • Experience with NGINX
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience with AI development tools such as Claude Code

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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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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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