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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics IT
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Models, Dimensional Modeling, Entity Relationship Models, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** http://hbcu.com/cgi-bin/jobs/searchJobs.cgi?job_id=35291100

## About the Role

models for performance, scalability, and reliability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical designs and actionable development tasks.Define APIs, services, and integrations that support data-driven workflows across systems.Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and normalization/denormalization decisions.Implement data governance, data quality, and security best practices.Provide requirement clarifications to development teams.Document system architecture, data dictionaries, schemas, and code changes.What youll need to succeed Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Principal must have: Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.Experience: 8+ years of related work experience as a software engineer or similarDemonstrated experience with database modeling tools and methodologies (ER modeling,
dimensional modeling, schema design).Proficiency in one or more programming languages (such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript).Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managed database services.Experience using Jira / confluence or similar DevSecOps solutionsStrong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for business and technical audiences.US citizenship requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience with data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and analytics pipelines.Background in microservices architecture or event-driven systems.Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks.Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Experience building highly available, distributed systems.GDIT is your place At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we

## Description

Job Title: Software Engineer & Database Modeler OverviewTransform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer and Database designer at GDIT. Design, develop, and optimize a custom enterprise-level applications blending software engineering expertise with strong data modeling capabilities to ensure scalable, efficient, and high-performing solutions. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career.Meaningful Work and Personal Impact In this role, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Customs and Border Protection. You will play a crucial role in transforming paper collections processing to modernized electronic solutions through our Revenue Modernization program.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign application components using modern software engineering practices.Create logical and physical data models aligned with business and system requirements.Architect, optimize, and manage relational Oracle database