Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Full Stack Development, Node.js, Rails, Vue.js Certifications:
None Experience:
10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer SME to design, develop, integrate, and maintain enterprise‑grade applications and data systems across complex mission environments. This role provides expert‑level engineering support for scalable back‑end services, microservices architectures, databases, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include full‑stack application development, data management, performance optimization, and technical leadership across Agile delivery teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:
Applications Development
Build and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable back‑end systems using Python, Node.JS, Vue.JS, and RAILS.
Data Management
Design and optimize relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) database schemas, queries, indexing, and performance tuning for high‑volume datasets.
Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines, AWS S3 data workflows, and connections integrating authoritative data repositories.
DevSecOps, Automation & CI/CD
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling automated testing, deployment, security checks, and performance validation.
Use containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for application packaging, deployment, scaling, and orchestration.
Apply infrastructure‑as‑code techniques (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) for reliable, repeatable deployments and configuration management.
Systems Integration & Performance Optimization
Ensure seamless integration between front‑end interfaces and back‑end systems to provide consistent user experiences.
Agile Execution & Technical Leadership
Participate in Agile sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story decomposition, and delivery of incremental mission value.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Experience: 10+ years
Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Location: Tyson's, VA (On Customer Site)
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 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 $162,037 - $219,227. 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%
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Vienna
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…