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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Entry Level - **Company:** General Dynamics View all jobs - **Location:** Monroeville, PA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $68,268.0 - $129,056.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Concurrent Computing, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Visualization, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Web Services, Multithreading, ReactJS, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, React Redux, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us81129a542a9889350ccfdc9ecff42a6b ## About the Role Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: [Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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., * Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas * Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others * Appreciation for user-centric design Additional Key Skillsets: Programming Skills: * Strong fundamentals in Computer Science theory (data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity) * Solid object oriented programming and software design skills * Proficient in one of the following: Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript (using object oriented techniques) * Web Services knowledge such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Redux Other beneficial common programming patterns/paradigms: * Familiarity with multiple DevOps tool chains (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm/Ansible/Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab) * Familiarity with cloud services and tooling (AWS) * Experience supporting software teams using Agile methodologies * Detailed and fully proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements * Concurrent programming and building multi-threaded systems * Memory and CPU profiling * Data modeling and writing efficient data access methods * Experience building large-scale mission-critical applications * Experience with distributed systems * Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) * Direct manipulation of user interfaces * Information visualization (charts, rendering maps) * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation, Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIRE… + 19 hours ago ## Description 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. 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