Java Developer (TS/SCI w/Poly) at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Java, Linux, Software Development

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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

#SWDevPolyMD

#EnhancedTechPoly2025

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.