Java Developer Senior

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Application Development, Java Enterprise Edition, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SR PRINCIPAL


Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer Sr Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Java Developer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality, scalable, and secure Java‑based applications that support critical business operations. This role serves as a technical expert within the development team, providing hands‑on coding, architectural guidance, and mentorship to junior developers. The Senior Java Developer collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners—including product owners, architects, QA engineers, and DevOps teams—to deliver robust solutions aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Key responsibilities include leading the development of new features and enhancements, optimizing system performance, ensuring code quality through reviews and testing, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of Java, Spring ecosystem, APIs, cloud technologies, and modern software development methodologies. Strong problem‑solving skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential for success in this role.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer Sr Principal must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 12+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level:
● US citizenship required remove line if US citizenship is not a requirement of the position
● Role requirements: other specific skills or competencies or customer-specific/role requirements such as travel, onsite, etc.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***
● 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 $129,813 - $149,500. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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 receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated bas