Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Secret Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$124,092.8 - $207,251.2
Job Description
Job Category: Software Engineering
Requisition Number: SOFTW002247
Posting Details
Job Details
Description
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Software Developer, a typical day will include the following duties:
The Software Developer Principal will lead the design and development of complex software systems and make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in developing scalable platforms, with experience in leading software development activities, systems that process data and messaging, hardware implementation, creating documentation and guides, and organizing and managing operations and maintenance actions. The candidate must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of system technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage critical communication systems. The candidate is a leader and provides supervision to more junior employees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Travel
GCI’s systems are distributed regionally throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.
*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current Secret clearance and be willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
:
Motivations
:
Education
Preferred
Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field.
Experience
Required
5-15 years:
Demonstrated related software engineering experience.
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
Requisition Number: SOFTW002247
Posting Details
Posted:
August 10, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Salary Range:
$124,092.80 USD
to
$207,251.20 USD
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Chantilly, VA, USA
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Job Details
Description
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Software Developer, a typical day will include the following duties:
The Software Developer Principal will lead the design and development of complex software systems and make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in developing scalable platforms, with experience in leading software development activities, systems that process data and messaging, hardware implementation, creating documentation and guides, and organizing and managing operations and maintenance actions. The candidate must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of system technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage critical communication systems. The candidate is a leader and provides supervision to more junior employees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- Demonstrated experience programming with C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with Linux operating system details and shell scripting.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows environments.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript and/or other scripting skills.
- Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
- Implement and design test plans at system level.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel..).
- Security + certification or ability to acquire.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 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.
- 5 to 15 years of related software engineering experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
- Background and experience with FPGA programming.
- Digital Signals Processing knowledge or experience.
- Version Control Software (e.g. SVN, Git).
- Issue Tracking Software (e.g. JIRA, Redmine, Trello).
- Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF.
- Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration.
Travel
GCI’s systems are distributed regionally throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.
*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current Secret clearance and be willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
:
Motivations
:
Education
Preferred
Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field.
Experience
Required
5-15 years:
Demonstrated related software engineering experience.
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
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