Senior Java Developer (Active TS/SCI with Poly Required - (SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $30,000)

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Agile Software Development

Kubernetes

Native Apps

Spring Boot

REQ#: RQ220553
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
Build Mission-Critical Software That Matters

At General Dynamics Information Technology, you’ll work on high-impact systems that support national security missions at scale. We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to help design and build modern, cloud-native applications in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend challenges, building scalable microservices, and working with modern technologies alongside a strong technical team.

What You’ll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Kotlin microservices

  • Build high-throughput backend systems and APIs

  • Deploy and support applications in AWS using Docker and Kubernetes

  • Troubleshoot and optimize distributed systems

  • Contribute to architecture, CI/CD, and engineering best practices

  • Collaborate across Agile teams to deliver mission-focused solutions

Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks
Java 21, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data

Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux

Data & Streaming
Kafka, Cassandra, DynamoDB

Tooling
GitLab CI/CD, Maven, Node.js, SonarQube, IntelliJ, VSCode, ReactJS

QualificationsRequired
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 4+ years of Java development experience
  • Experience with microservices, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of scalable backend architecture
Preferred
  • Experience leading Agile development teams
  • Mentoring or technical leadership experience
  • Linux experience

Why Join GDIT?
  • Work on meaningful, mission-driven technology
  • Modern engineering environment and cloud-native stack
  • Opportunities for technical growth and leadership
  • Collaborative, high-performing team culture
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU
  • 401K with company match

  • Rewards program for high-performing employees

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Diverse, highly collaborative teams

  • Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Work Life balance

  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities


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
● 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

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $207,000. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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 26,000 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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