Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Development, Python (Programming Language), Terraform (Software) Certifications:
None Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SENIOR CLOUD DEVELOPER
Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Cloud Developer 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 Cloud Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of defensive cyber. You will play a crucial role in helping us establish our cloud platform and enabling AI capabilities for 24x7x365 mission critical systems. This position is does not require on premise 24x7 support but may require occasional after-hour support.
HOW A CLOUD DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Build secure, scalable applications on a fast-paced engineering team
Review and adjudicate pull requests according to team standards and security guidelines
Troubleshoot and fine tune existing code to make it more efficient or scalable
Develop custom frontend and backend services to accommodate novel custom use cases
Expand existing libraries and microservices to integrate with new data sources and external APIs
Communicate with stakeholders to obtain requirements and iterate on a minimum viable product (MVP)
Work with relevant personnel to usher an enterprise software tool through accreditation and security review milestones
Work cooperatively with project managers and product owners to ensure maximum alignment with stakeholder requirements
May be required to support Linux infrastructure and systems
Perform fault-finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions
Manage, coordinate, and implement software releases, and hot fixes on applicable systems
Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes
Use your broader technical skills to assist with other projects within the Systems Engineering and Operations (SEO) team.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
Experience: 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience
Required Skills and Abilities:
Strong familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, etc.)
Strong familiarity with at least one web framework (Django, Node.js, .NET, etc.)
Experience deploying applications to the cloud
Familiarity with cloud-based relational database (RDS, Azure SQL, etc.) and object storage technologies (S3, Blob Storage, etc.)
Desired Skills:
Experience with cloud-based Kubernetes and / or other containerization technologies (ECR, EKS, AKS, etc.) is a plus
Experience with making existing source code more efficient is a plus
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Tofu, etc.) is a plus
Experience with AI tools for programming (Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, etc.) is a plus
Experience with Shell, Bash, and/or Python scripting
Linux security hardening; and protocols such as SSH, SFTP, DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP
VMware architecture and configuration, VM spinups and patching
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Location: Herndon, VA on customer site
Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your…