Building Architecture
Complex Systems
Software Applications
Software Program
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.
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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8 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
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U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $204,000 - $276,000. 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.
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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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