Software Engineer

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Java

Linux

SQL Query Writing

XML

XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)

REQ#: RQ209771
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the U.S. Department of Justice. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining data processing pipelines and data ingestion workflows using Spring Boot, XML/XSLT, and related technologies.
● Design, implement, and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Java and Spring Boot in a distributed computing environment.
● Develop and optimize XML/XSLT-based data processing logic for structured and semi-structured data.
● Integrate with APIs, web services, and SQL and NoSQL databases to facilitate data exchange and validation.
● Troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues, ensuring accuracy, performance, and compliance with federal standards.

● Contribute to system documentation, testing, and continuous process improvement efforts.

● Support deployment and maintenance of data pipeline components in on premise and in hybrid and cloud environments.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
● Experience: 3+ years of professional Java development experience, with a focus on data processing or integration.
● Technical skills: Java, Spring, and XML
● Security clearance level: Secret
● US citizenship required
● Experience with relational databases and SQL.

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience with AWS services or containerization tools such as Docker.

● Understanding of data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, XML) and transformation techniques.

● Familiarity with ETL frameworks, data validation, or schema mapping.

● Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and shell scripting for automation and deployment.

● Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven) and Agile methodologies.

● Prior experience supporting federal agencies or large-scale data systems.


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.

 

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

3 + 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 $106,250 - $143,750. 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 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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