Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
Chantilly, VA, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+ Computer Programming Software Engineering Software Systems Utility Software Code Comments Usage Tracking

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineer supporting our Customer in Alice Springs, Australia. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Designs, develops, evaluates, plans, and tests engineering specifications for software programs and applications.
  • Troubleshoots, and analyzes complex software programs for computer-based systems.
  • Develops complex documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
  • Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
  • Performs complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Designs and develop basic compilers, assemblers, utility programs and operating systems.
  • Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; and following the software development lifecycle.
  • Develops documentation of new or existing programs.
  • Applies practical knowledge of job typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
  • May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.
  • May serve as a team or task lead

Requirements

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Senior must have:

  • : Bachelors Degree or equivalent technical training, certification(s) or experience
  • : 5+ years of related experience
  • Candidate must possess an appropriate and current DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Certification to be considered for employment. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification is the preferred certification.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Benefits & conditions

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.

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