Junior Software Developer (Active TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Employer 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:

Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software TechnologiesCertifications:

NoneExperience:

0 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) you’ll be part of a team that makes a true impact by building cutting-edge mission-critical applications that help the end user accomplish their mission and keep people safe. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

Join Us as a Junior Software Developer – Innovate with Cutting-Edge Tech in Annapolis Junction, MD!

Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications using the latest software technologies? Ready to make an impact on a high-profile program where your skills truly matter? We’re looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team supporting a critical GDIT program at Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you’ll dive deep into designing and developing highly efficient Microservices running on Linux, leveraging both Java and Kotlin. Your work will power robust, high-volume data-processing applications deployed in Docker and orchestrated by Kubernetes, all while embracing the best of modern Agile development practices.

Why Join Us?

Work on a mission-critical project as part of a leading prime contractor

Collaborate with a talented team using innovative, cutting-edge technologies

Take ownership of impactful microservices that process massive data loads

Grow your skills with hands-on experience in a fast-paced, Agile environment

Technologies You’ll Master:

Microservices architecture built with Java 25 and Kotlin

Cloud-native deployments using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes

Messaging and data streaming with Kafka

NoSQL databases: Cassandra and DynamoDB

Powerful frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data

Your Toolbox Includes:

Build and dependency management with Maven and Node.js

Version control and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Code quality and security with SonarQube

Development environments including VSCode and IntelliJ

If you’re ready to elevate your software development career, work with a supportive team, and contribute to a program that makes a difference, let’s talk! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop and support Java backend software in support of mission objectives.

Provide ongoing development, maintenance, support, and software enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

Troubleshoot complex problems and provide 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.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, plus 0+ years of application design and development experience.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU

401K with company match

Rewards program for high-performing employees

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Diverse, highly collaborative teams

Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Flexible work schedule

Work Life balance

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The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. 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 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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