Software Engineer - Backend (TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

The Back End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable services and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern service-oriented architecture. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.

• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

• Participate in team design and code reviews

• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert knowledge of NodeJS or Python.

• Experience designing complex discrete services.

• Experience in services for performance and scalability.

• Experience integrating with third party APIs.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

• Experience with Linux operating systems
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Docker or other container experience

• Hands-on experience working with Elastic and RabbitMQ (or other queue technology)

• NoSQL experience (i.e. MongoDB)

• Nifi experience

• Distributed architecture creation

• Cloud based architecture creation or experience

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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● 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
● 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.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required