Cloud Software Developer (Node.js/React.js required)

General Dynamics Information Technology
Indianapolis, IN, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$128,039.0 - $173,229.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Computer Programming Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Software Design Patterns Linux
+22 more
DevOps Github Design of User Interfaces Identity and Access Management Node.Js TypeScript AWS Cdk Spring Cloud ReactJS Delivery Pipeline Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Gitlab Build Management Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Front End Software Development Functional Programming Cloudwatch Api Gateway Restful APIs Terraform Jenkins

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Software Developer with strong hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern cloud-native applications in AWS. You will work as part of an Agile team responsible for designing scalable architectures, developing Node.js/React applications, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and ensuring secure and reliable cloud operations., As a Cloud Software Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following core responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Node.js, React.js, and related frameworks
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDK
  • Build and deployment of pipelines and platform operations
  • Perform Linux-based troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
  • Implement secure-by-design patterns and participate in compliance/hardening tasks
  • Collaborate with teams deploying and operating workloads using AWS services (such as, but not limited to: Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, VPC, IAM)
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, cloud engineers, architects, and DevOps teams

Requirements

Do you have experience in UI?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, This role requires practical, demonstrable engineering experience across Linux, AWS services, infrastructure-as-code, and JavaScript development., Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Software Developer must have:

Education:

  • Technical Training, Certificate, or Degree required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant experience preferred

Experience:

  • 5+ years of related experience with AWS cloud computing required
  • 7+ years of total IT experience preferred, The Cloud Software Developer must be able to demonstrate recent, hands-on experience (no theoretical or academic-only exposure) in the following:
  • Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience building and maintaining React.js front-end applications
  • Strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals: navigation, logs, permissions, troubleshooting techniques
  • Practical experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, including core services and networking
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform or CDK (modules, variables, state mgmt.)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as, but not limited to: GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins)
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven patterns
  • Ability to explain architectural tradeoffs, troubleshooting steps, and real-world problem solving
  • Experience building and deploying pipelines and platform operations

Security Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust.

Must be US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, or US Citizen), Years of Experience 7 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Benefits & conditions

(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars Indiana $128,039 - $173,229 a year, At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation., The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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