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# Software Engineering SME - IRAD/CTO

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $187,179.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Factory, Software Systems, Low-code, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Devsecops
- **Published:** June 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gc0up1

## About the Role

Agile Software Development,Emerging Technologies,Innovation,Software Solutions,Solution Architecture, 15 + years of related experience, Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Solutions Architect must have:

 * Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

 * Experience: 15+ years of related experience, including delivering software solutions in restricted spaces

 * Technical skills: Agile development, DevSecOps pipeline development, Software factory experience, Low-code and no-code development, Python, C/C++, Java, or similar languages

 * Security clearance level: TS/SCI required at time of hire, with an active Poly clearance strongly preferred.

 * US citizenship required

## Description

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect SME at GDIT. Here, you'll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation., As a Solutions Architect SME, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Division. You will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing innovative approaches to deliver software solutions to our customers. You will lead and participate in Research and Development activities, work across our division to understand program performance and objectives, and collaborate across GDIT to find innovative solutions for our customers' missions.

 * Represent IHS for IR&D projects and work across the division to implement best practices for more efficient and effective software engineering

 * Collaborate with programs to introduce innovation and alleviate program challenges

 * Drive innovation into new and existing programs

 * Utilize modern technologies, tools, and approaches to define innovative solutions for software engineering


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