REQ#: RQ190166Public 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

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Software Developer (Systems Software) at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Developer (Systems Software) you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Software Developer joining our team.

HOW A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The applications we develop aid analysts in solving complex analytical problems. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced software developer to design and develop AWS-based mission applications, working in a small project team in a DevOps environment, and help transition applications to a new environment where needed. The candidate would have the opportunity to work with DevOps engineers, other developers, and architects on applications of varying degrees of scale, risk and complexity. This includes some new development but also updating and maintaining existing systems to include adding new features and extending capabilities.
 

Duties may include, but not limited to:

Developing capabilities and updates for Linux-based applications in AWS cloud environments using Ruby and other languages;Working within DevOps frameworks and guidance;Ensuring recovery, supporting testing, and conducting O&M activities;Implementing comprehensive DevOps strategies and application requirements;Ensuring that performance, security, and other requirements are met;Supporting Security personnel in obtaining and maintaining ATO;Supporting internal meetings (e.g. staff meetings, schedule reviews, status meetings), external stakeholder meetings, and working groups.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related fieldExperience: 2+ years of related experienceSecurity Clearance Level: TS/SCI with PolygraphLocation: Herndon, VA, on Customer SiteUS Citizenship Required

Technical Skills:

Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle application development;Demonstrated experience with full stack application development in an AWS environment;Demonstrated experience developing Linux-based applications;Demonstrated experience with developing in Ruby/Ruby on Rails;Demonstrated experience with library development (i.e. gems and modules);Demonstrated experience using distributed source control systems (i.e. Git and GitHub);Demonstrated ability working in a team environment as well as independently;Demonstrated ability managing applications and configurations;Experience conducting unit testing and troubleshooting.

Desired Skills and abilities:

Excellent customer service skills;Experience communicating with customers, particularly schedules, issues, and status;Experience working under Scrum or similar methodology;Experience using multiple languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript, Vue, or others).

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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