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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development & Data Scientist Clearance Sponsorship - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,604.0 - $229,464.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Biometrics, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MySQL, SQL Databases, System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-McLean/Software-Development---Data-Scientist-Clearance-Sponsorship_RQ215937-1/apply ## About the Role * 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: 8+ years related as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or Data Scientist * Skills required in one or more of the following areas: * Experience in design and develop tools. * Experience in providing operations and maintenance of operational systems. * Experience modifying existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware or software, or to improve its performance. * Experience in analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints. * Experience consulting with customers about software system design and maintenance. * Experience developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. * Experience conferring with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. * Experience in compiling and writing documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program. * Experience in writing, updating, and maintaining computer programs or software packages for receiving, transmitting, processing and storing mission data. * Experience consulting with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program requirements. * Experience identifying complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement new ones. * Experience in testing, debugging, and refining the computer software to produce the required product. * Demonstrated experience with Java and Python programming languages. * Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and cloud computing platforms. * Demonstrated experience exhibiting analytical skills to assess customer requirements and create innovative solutions. * Demonstrated experience exhibiting problem solving skills to include debugging and testing web applications. * Demonstrated experience with current database technology. * Demonstrated experience with SQL, MYSQL, Postgres. * Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment, utilizing agile methodologies. * Demonstrated experience working with AI/ML technologies, platforms, or processes., Years of Experience 8 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ## Description Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., This is an exciting opportunity to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and open a whole new world of exciting career opportunities. 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