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Senior Software Engineer - Secret Clearance Preferred – Onsite

General Dynamics Information Technology
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2025
💰 $161,000/yr($119,000/yr$161,000/yr)

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Application Development, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team.

 US Citizenship required. GDIT will sponsor the Secret security clearance and the candidate must be local to the area and work onsite.

**SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 **

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Software Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

This challenging and interesting software engineering/development position is a chance to participate in the development and operation of a high-performance big data system, and join a longstanding, stable program consisting of a team of individuals using defined Agile software principles and practices. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll perform software requirements analysis, participate in research, design, development, testing, and maintenance of an operational big data system.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:(moved C++ to next section)

  • Demonstrated understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and applications
  • Experience with database technologies, and an understanding of SQL, ETL, indexing, and performance
  • In-depth understanding of object-oriented and functional programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related technical field.
  • Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Skills you will use in this position

  • Modern C++ versions (C++11/14/17/20) in a Linux development environment
  • Very large databases/big data/data warehousing
  • NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDB
  • Web development
  • Scripting languages such Python, Ruby, JavaScript, bash
  • Multi-threaded and multi-process applications
  • Cloud technologies

What sets you apart:

  • Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with project teams, managers, and end users
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Creative and innovative thinking with the ability to multi-task

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required before starting on program. Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

​GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Oakton

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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 r

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