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 Software Development, Kubernetes, Native Apps, Spring Boot

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Build Mission-Critical Software That Matters

At General Dynamics Information Technology, you’ll work on high-impact systems that support national security missions at scale. We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to help design and build modern, cloud-native applications in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend challenges, building scalable microservices, and working with modern technologies alongside a strong technical team.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Kotlin microservices

• Build high-throughput backend systems and APIs

• Deploy and support applications in AWS using Docker and Kubernetes

• Troubleshoot and optimize distributed systems

• Contribute to architecture, CI/CD, and engineering best practices

• Collaborate across Agile teams to deliver mission-focused solutions

Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks
Java 21, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data

Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux

Data & Streaming
Kafka, Cassandra, DynamoDB

Tooling
GitLab CI/CD, Maven, Node.js, SonarQube, IntelliJ, VSCode, ReactJS

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 5+ years of software development experience
• 4+ years of Java development experience
• Experience with microservices, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of scalable backend architecture

Preferred

• Experience leading Agile development teams
• Mentoring or technical leadership experience
• Linux experience

Why Join GDIT?

• Work on meaningful, mission-driven technology
• Modern engineering environment and cloud-native stack
• Opportunities for technical growth and leadership
• Collaborative, high-performing team culture

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

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

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.

#IntelligenceEngineered

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $207,000. 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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