Software Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Engineer supporting our Intelligence Community customer, you will be trusted to solve complex technical challenges while delivering mission-critical capabilities that directly support national security objectives.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced software engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to join an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team responsible for supporting enterprise applications used across the Intelligence Community.

In this role, you will collaborate with agile development teams to maintain, enhance, and improve applications serving a broad range of IC customers. Responsibilities include responding to user inquiries, troubleshooting and resolving issues, implementing system enhancements, and supporting the ongoing evolution of mission-focused applications.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, including part-time schedules for exceptionally qualified candidates with relevant IC experience.

How a Senior Software Engineer Will Make an Impact

• Provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for mission-critical applications used by Intelligence Community customers.
• Respond to user-reported issues and questions, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software enhancements and new capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain and improve application performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system artifacts.
• Support application integrations and data exchange with external systems and services.
• Work closely with team members to continuously improve development, deployment, and support processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Self-starter mentality with a strong desire to learn and deliver solutions efficiently to customers.
• Strong understanding of software design fundamentals and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience applying modern software engineering principles including SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Understanding of Git/GitHub source control and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience architecting and developing web applications.
• Experience developing applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as ExtJS and/or VueJS.
• Experience utilizing Bootstrap for responsive user interface development.
• Experience deploying and supporting solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Desired Skills

• AWS certifications.
• Experience integrating and unifying records from multiple data sources.
• Experience developing applications that consume and integrate external APIs.
• Experience supporting applications in a secure Intelligence Community environment.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience

• Experience supporting enterprise web applications in production environments.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams.

• Full-time preferred; part-time schedules may be available for highly qualified candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 6+ years
• Location: Chantilly or McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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