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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Cloud / AI Developer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $83,927.0 - $113,549.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Audit Trail, Basic Access Authentication, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Role-Based Access Control, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, VersionOne, Data Logging, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Spring Cloud, Backend, Git, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing, Docker, Servicenow - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B83FF949EE7F47EA9D57D866866005F7/job/ ## About the Role Cloud Platform,Engineering Fundamentals (Inactive),RESTful APIs Experience: 1 + years of related experience, * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited College/University * Alternative Path: If the candidate does not possess a relevant four-year degree, an additional four years of relevant work experience will be required. Required Experience: * 1+ years' experience developing backend applications or services in Java., * Experience developing backend applications or services in Java (academic, internship, or professional experience). * Basic understanding of cloud concepts and interest/experience working on GCP (coursework or hands-on exposure is acceptable). * Familiarity with REST APIs including common integration patterns and basic authentication/authorization concepts. * Exposure to AI concepts or AI service integration (for example: using an API for summarization, classification, or extraction) and willingness to learn evaluation/monitoring basics. * Understanding of secure engineering fundamentals (least privilege, secrets handling, encryption basics, and audit logging concepts). * Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows; exposure to CI/CD concepts is a plus. * Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to learn from feedback and follow established engineering practices., * Exposure to Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. * Familiarity with change/configuration management tools (for example: VersionOne, ServiceNow) and/or Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices. * Hands-on exposure to container or serverless concepts (for example: Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals, or managed/serverless deployments)., * This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years. ## Description The Associate Cloud / AI Developer helps design, build, test, and support Java-based, cloud-native applications running on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that enable and improve business workflows. This role contributes to secure and scalable services under the guidance of senior engineers and works closely with DevOps, Quality Assurance (QA), Product Management, and security partners to deliver reliable solutions that meet performance, security, and compliance expectations. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT : * Contribute to the development and maintenance of Java backend services using modern engineering practices and established team patterns. * Assist in building cloud-based solutions on GCP that support data ingestion, processing, storage, retrieval, and distribution. * Develop and maintain Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interfaces (APIs), including clear documentation and support for backward compatibility. * Support implementation of AI-enabled features by integrating approved AI services or models into applications, following team standards for quality and monitoring. * Troubleshoot and resolve application issues with guidance from senior team members, including participating in root-cause analysis and implementing fixes to prevent recurrence. * Follow secure coding practices and help ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements (for example: access controls, encryption, logging, and policy-aligned data handling). * Contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) activities and updates in partnership with DevOps to support repeatable deployments. * Implement and maintain basic observability practices such as logging, metrics, and alerts; help keep operational documentation and runbooks current. * Collaborate with cross-functional partners to plan, deliver, test, and support software releases. * Participate in code reviews, team ceremonies, and technical documentation to build skills and align with shared standards., * This role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. 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