Senior Software Developer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

CI/CD, Java Software Development, OpenSearch (Software), Python Software Development

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

YOUR IMPACT 

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. 

OUR COMPANY 

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Iron EagleX (IEX) is seeking a proactive, problem-solving Senior Software Developer – Hybrid to join our team in Fort Liberty, NC. The team is embarking on a major application rewrite for a mission-critical system relied upon by our government and defense customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a software professional with expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and cloud-based technologies like Kubernetes to play a key role in reimagining this essential application.

This role will support the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, deployment, and optimization of critical applications. This role requires hands-on experience with modern Java development frameworks and cloud technologies to ensure robust, scalable, and secure solutions. This role features a hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Fayetteville, NC and two days WFH.

Job Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python, Java and the Spring Framework.
• Leverage OpenSearch to implement efficient search, indexing, and data retrieval capabilities.
• Deploy, orchestrate, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and deliver clean, maintainable code.
• Participate in major application rewrites, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Optimize and enhance existing codebases and workflows.
• Contribute to the development of API-driven microservices architecture.
• Document software designs, development processes, and system functionality.
• Apply best practices in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud development.
• Proactively identify, communicate and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Support application testing, debugging, and deployment processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, Java and the Spring Framework.
• Experience working with Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch for indexing and search functionalities.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications in hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, including CI/CD, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a "figure-it-out" mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic team environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with message queueing systems like Kafka.
• Understanding of modern DevSecOps principles.
• Experience with full-stack development, including frontend frameworks.
• Strong documentation and knowledge management skills

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• BS Degree in Com