Junior Software Developer (Active TS/SCI with Poly Required)

General Dynamics Information Technology
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$85,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Cloud Engineering Software Quality Computer Engineering Linux Amazon DynamoDB IntelliJ IDEA Apache Maven Node.Js NoSQL
+17 more
Software Engineering Software Systems SonarQube Data Streaming Spring Cloud Spring-boot Software Application Programming Gitlab Spring Data Kotlin Kubernetes Information Technology Cassandra Apache Kafka Software Version Control Docker Microservices

Job description

Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications using the latest software technologies? Ready to make an impact on a high-profile program where your skills truly matter? We’re looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team supporting a critical GDIT program at Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you’ll dive deep into designing and developing highly efficient Microservices running on Linux, leveraging both Java and Kotlin . Your work will power robust, high-volume data-processing applications deployed in Docker and orchestrated by Kubernetes , all while embracing the best of modern Agile development practices.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on a mission-critical project as part of a leading prime contractor
  • Collaborate with a talented team using innovative, cutting-edge technologies
  • Take ownership of impactful microservices that process massive data loads
  • Grow your skills with hands-on experience in a fast-paced, Agile environment

Technologies You’ll Master:

  • Microservices architecture built with Java 25 and Kotlin
  • Cloud-native deployments using AWS , Docker , and Kubernetes
  • Messaging and data streaming with Kafka
  • NoSQL databases: Cassandra and DynamoDB
  • Powerful frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data

Your Toolbox Includes:

  • Build and dependency management with Maven and Node.js
  • Version control and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
  • Code quality and security with SonarQube
  • Development environments including VSCode and IntelliJ

If you’re ready to elevate your software development career, work with a supportive team, and contribute to a program that makes a difference, let’s talk! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary., * Design, develop and support Java backend software in support of mission objectives.

  • Provide ongoing development, maintenance, support, and software enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues.
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

Requirements

Agile Methodology,Software Development,Software Technologies, 0 + years of related experience, * The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, plus 0+ years of application design and development experience.

Benefits & conditions

  • 401K with company match
  • Rewards program for high-performing employees
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Diverse, highly collaborative teams
  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work Life balance

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The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

About the company

At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) you’ll be part of a team that makes a true impact by building cutting-edge mission-critical applications that help the end user accomplish their mission and keep people safe. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind., We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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