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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Software Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,520.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Concurrent Computing, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Visualization, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Web Services, Multithreading, ReactJS, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, React Redux, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_E93BEFDEAD6849028339E214FA943A82-PA22879379 ## About the Role Basic Qualifications **Education Requirements:** Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. **Clearance Requirements:** Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required., See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits **Workplace Options:** This position is Hybrid/Flex/or RemoteWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsburgh location https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsburgh **Additional Key Skillsets:** **Programming Skills:** 1. Strong fundamentals in Computer Science theory (data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity) 2. Solid object oriented programming and software design skills 3. Proficient in one of the following: Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript ( sing object oriented techniques) 4. Web Services knowledge such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Redux **Other beneficial common programming patterns/paradigms:** 1. Seasoned, experienced professional having a wide range of professional experience 2. Familiarity with multiple DevOps tool chains (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm/Ansible/Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab) 3. Familiarity with cloud services and tooling (AWS) 4. Experience leading software teams using Agile methodologies 5. Detailed and fully proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements 6. Concurrent programming and building multi-threaded systems 7. Memory and CPU profiling 8. Data modeling and writing efficient data access methods 9. Experience building large-scale mission-critical applications 10. Experience with distributed systems 11. Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) 12. Direct manipulation of user interfaces 13. Information visualization (charts, rendering maps) #LI-Hybrid #SGS Target salary range: USD $118,520.00/Yr. - USD $127,000.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). ## Description Responsibilities for this Position **ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:** As a software engineer for GDMS, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for performing software requirements analysis, lead research and design, and develop and test software and tools. From inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, your talent and leadership abilities will be front and center. **As an Advanced Software Engineer, you will:** 1. Perform software requirements analysis, participate in research, design, develop and test software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications 2. Perform technical planning, verification and validation of others work, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems 3. Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products 4. Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application 5. Support and develop our technical culture by being engaged, intellectually curious, friendly, motivated to solve complex problems, and inspired to deliver superior user-centered design 6. Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems **What sets you apart:** 1. Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred. 2. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. 3. Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle 4. Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges 5. Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas 6. Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success 7. Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others 8. Appreciation for user-centric design 9. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation **Our Commitment to You:** 1. An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 2. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security 3. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) 4.