Senior Software Developer

Job Profile Summary

Join General Dynamics Information Technology’s (GDIT’s) Defense Division to provide software development support on a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused program. As a software developer, you will be responsible for designing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining custom applications for a Government customer. Successful candidates must have a strong understanding of DOD cloud governance and cloud application services for DOD customers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

The key responsibility would be to perform and may provide guidance on all phases of the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, development, and testing. Additional duties include:

• Gathers, understands, and documents user requirements and technical specifications and analyzes user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs.

• Creates a variety of models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application.

• Performs and provides guidance on software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging development fixes as necessary and providing support for complex issues to meet business needs.

• Prepares and analyzes reports on software project specifications, activities, or status.

• Creates and helps maintain technical and end-user documentation for new and existing applications for future maintenance and updates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizen

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of Application Development experience

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Expertise in developing, maintaining, and contributing to technical and process documentation.

• Expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Ruby, ActionScript, XML, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and SQL languages

• Expertise in full stack application development including front and back-end services.

• Expertise in Agile and DevSecOps processes

• Expertise in VMWare and AWS services

• Per DoD 8140 Requirements, you must possess one of the following (or higher) Certifications: FITSP-D, GCSA , GISF, SSCP

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Experience with ACT or TCODE

• Creating /Closing Stories and Writing Behavior Tests in Agility/JIRA or other ALM Tool.

• Code Maintenance

• Managing both on premises and cloud versions of code. 

• Performing release prep for on premises releases.

• Gather release information (hashes, stories, release instructions) for on premises releases.

• Gathering requirements from Product Owner

• Leading User Acceptance Test meetings

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays