Software Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

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

Kubernetes, Linux, Node.js

Certifications

None

Experience

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software products and data platforms. As an integral member of our team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that drive business insights and inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a passion for continuous learning, staying up-to-date with industry trends, and a willingness to learn new technologies and skills.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Assume ownership of multiple COTS / GOTS production systems, ensuring seamless operations, maintenance, and support to meet customer requirements
• Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Troubleshooting complex problems and providing customer support for software systems and application issues
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation
• Working in an Agile environment with a focus on iterative development and delivery

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• Clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 5 to 10 years of related software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as NodeJS or Python
• Experience with GOTS / COTS integration
• Strong understanding of Linux and experience with building APIs and services using REST
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with CI / CD technologies like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery

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 $122,275 - $165,430. 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 Chantilly

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 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.

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