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Fort Liberty, NC (On-Site/Office)
ATAK/Kotlin Developer
Transform technology into opportunity as an ATAK/Kotlin Developer 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
As an ATAK/Kotlin Developer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USASOC. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical Android applications.
● Implement TakUI-based UIs using the declarative DSL (-Row, -Column, -Button, -Text, etc.) for mission control interfaces and operator workflows.
● Collaborate with AI / autonomy engineers to display mission state data (swarm tracking, flight path, etc.) on the ATAK map overlay.
● Contribute to UI/UX design for operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions).
● Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with ATAK's plugin packaging requirements and a DevSecOps pipeline.
● Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.
● Ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ATAK/Kotlin Developer must have:
● Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Proficient in Kotlin and Java (for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code).
● Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK plugins using the TAK SDK (v4.6+).
● Experience with TAK Data Packages, MapItems, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.
● Knowledge of protobuf serialization, JSON handling, and network comms within ATAK contexts.
● Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.
● Experience integrating with PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQ messaging layers preferred.
● Familiarity with ATAK build processes (Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).
● Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Docker for plugin development and testing.
● Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.
● Strong understanding of DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments.
● Security clearance level: An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
● US citizenship required
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
● Flexibility: This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC
● 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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Transform technology into opportunity as an ATAK/Kotlin Developer 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
As an ATAK/Kotlin Developer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USASOC. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical Android applications.
● Implement TakUI-based UIs using the declarative DSL (-Row, -Column, -Button, -Text, etc.) for mission control interfaces and operator workflows.
● Collaborate with AI / autonomy engineers to display mission state data (swarm tracking, flight path, etc.) on the ATAK map overlay.
● Contribute to UI/UX design for operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions).
● Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with ATAK's plugin packaging requirements and a DevSecOps pipeline.
● Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.
● Ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ATAK/Kotlin Developer must have:
● Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Proficient in Kotlin and Java (for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code).
● Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK plugins using the TAK SDK (v4.6+).
● Experience with TAK Data Packages, MapItems, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.
● Knowledge of protobuf serialization, JSON handling, and network comms within ATAK contexts.
● Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.
● Experience integrating with PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQ messaging layers preferred.
● Familiarity with ATAK build processes (Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).
● Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Docker for plugin development and testing.
● Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.
● Strong understanding of DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments.
● Security clearance level: An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
● US citizenship required
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
● Flexibility: This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC
● 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.
#iexjobs
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