At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) you'll be part of a team that makes a true impact by building cutting-edge mission-critical applications that help the end user accomplish their mission and keep people safe. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

Our work depends on a Java Developer joining our team to support a GDIT program that we are the prime on and is located at Annapolis Junction, MD. As a Java Developer, you will develop highly efficient Microservices on a Linux operating system utilizing Java and Kotlin, for use in Docker/Kubernetes high-volume data-processing applications, while practicing modern Agile methodologies.

Java Developers will work with cutting-edge technologies including:

Technologies: Microservices, AWS, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Java 17, Kotlin, ReactJS, Spring Boot/Cloud/Data, Redis, Postgres

Tools: Maven, Node, GitLab, SonarQube, VSCode, IntelliJ

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop and support production user facing applications and backend software in support of mission objectives

Provide ongoing development, maintenance, support, and software enhancements in existing systems and platforms

Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues

Provide recommendations for continuous improvement

Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, plus 5 years of application design and development experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience with Java

Minimum of 5 years of Java Application Frameworks (i.e. Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, etc.)

Minimum of 5 years of experience with Linux

Minimum of 1 year direct experience with Microservices

PREFERRED SKILLSETS:

Familiarity with Docker

Familiarity with Kubernetes

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

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