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# System Software Engineer (Up to $30,000 sign on bonus available)

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $30,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), JIRA, Linux, DevOps, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Software, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, AngularJS, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9046840/system-software-engineer-up-to-30000-sign-on-bonus-available

## About the Role

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

 * Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
 * Experience: 10+ years of related experience
 * Technical skills: SCRUM management, Docker and other devOps tools, Git, Jenkins, Nexus

 * Preferred working knowledge of Cypress software testing

 * Working knowledge of: Angular, Springboot, Java, JavaScript, Linux operating systems (Rocky and RedHat)

 * Security clearance level: TS//SCI Full scope with the DoW customer
 * US citizenship required
 * Role requirements: Strong communication skills both verbal and written, manage sprints, coordinate sprint backlog, facilitate test environment, manage release candidates, EOTR

## Description

As a System Software Developer SME, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NIGHTRAVEN program. You will play a crucial role in leading a team of talented engineers for our customer.

 * Lead/Manage/Support sprints, testing, release documentation, coordinate with customer lead, and tasking for team members.
 * Collaborate with PMO, customer lead(s) and team members.
 * Drive innovation and efficiency
 * Utilize Jira, Jenkins, Docker and other devOps tools


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