Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
OtherClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)Job Family:
Software EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Computer Programming, Software Applications, Software SystemsCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
NoJob Description:
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SENIOR
As a Senior Java Developer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality, scalable, and secure Java‑based applications that support critical business operations. This role serves as a technical expert within the development team, providing hands‑on coding, architectural guidance, and mentorship to junior developers. The Senior Java Developer collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners—including product owners, architects, QA engineers, and DevOps teams—to deliver robust solutions aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
Key responsibilities include leading the development of new features and enhancements, optimizing system performance, ensuring code quality through reviews and testing, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of Java, Spring ecosystem, APIs, cloud technologies, and modern software development methodologies. Strong problem‑solving skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential for success in this role.
List of tasks to be performed:
Participate in the project planning and developement process.
Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic
Design, code, test, and debug software application, independently
Maintains highly complex and technical applications and systems
Translating business and technical requirements into application architecture
Implement and maintain DevSecOps (CI/CD)
Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined.
Required Experience Level:
Proficient in the following qualifications Developer
API Development: Building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Java, SQL
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Familiarity with agile methodologies, testing, and debugging
Developing APIs per OpenAPI Specification
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and create solutions to complex requirements
Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies and tools
Java, SQL, github, automation (pipeline, Jenkins, EBS), AI
Java Developer Senior with experience in the following: SQL, github, automation tools (pipeline, Jenkins, EBS), AI.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer Senior must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Technical skills: ***insert skills, or remove line***
● Security clearance level: ***insert level, or remove line***
● US citizenship required ***remove line if US citizenship is not a requirement of the position***
● Role requirements: ***other specific skills or competencies or customer-specific/role requirements such as travel, onsite, etc.***
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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***
● 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
RemoteWork Location:
Any Location / RemoteAdditional 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
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