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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $207,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Models, Document Management Systems, Dimensional Modeling, Distributed Systems, Entity Relationship Models, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Database Optimization, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Maintaining Code, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472151922&tx=IT8376TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Complex Systems,Data Modeling,Design,Relational Data Modeling,Systems Architecture

Experience:

8 + years of related experience, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.

 * Experience: 8+ years of related work experience as a software engineer or similar
 * Demonstrated 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 solutions
 * Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for business and technical audiences.
 * US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience 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.

## Description

* Design 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 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.