Software Architect (TS/SCI with Poly/NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $30,000)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Building Architecture, Software Architectures, Software Solutions

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

PERKS:

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $30,000 for New Hires.

• Employee Referral Program that offers a $10,000 Referral Bonus with an additional $2,500 retention bonus for the next three years for specific technical roles with active TS/SCI Polygraph clearances in the DMV region.

• You receive an additional 5 days of PTO for TS/SCI with Poly.

At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) you'll be part of a TEAM of exceptional talent that makes a true impact by performing Software Architecture work for 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 Software Architect joining our team to support a GDIT program that we are the prime on and is located at Annapolis Junction, MD. As a Software Architect, you will:

• Develop an understanding of our existing IT infrastructure while actively searching for improvement areas.

• Streamline workflows by implementing inventive technical solutions.

• Engage with stakeholders, updating them on IT development processes and costs.

• Drive organization-wide process optimization.

• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies on a regular basis.

The Software Architect will work with cutting-edge technologies including:

Technologies: AWS, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, Cassandra, Java 21

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the team to identify and analyze challenges, leveraging their expertise to develop and optimize innovative Cloud-Based Solutions that address performance bottlenecks, enhance system scalability/data processing capabilities, and support seamless integration across mission-critical systems.

• Lead cloud efforts leveraging AWS for scalability, availability, and reliability.

• Optimize applications for on-demand release cycles while maintaining system reliability.

• Support DevSecOps integration within Agile Kanban development teams

• Ensure compliance with zero trust security principles and federal IT security regulations.

• Provides comprehensive guidance and update documentation of the system architecture to ensure accuracy on production systems.

• Periodically audit existing systems infrastructure and architecture to ensure an accurate, high-level understanding of present capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, plus 8 years of application design and development experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with AWS: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, VPC.

• Experience with DevOps CI/CD utilizing technologies such as GitLab, TerraForm.

• Experience in implementing cloud solutions

• Understanding of Object-Oriented design methodologies and design patterns

• Experience with containerization desired (ex: Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with Linux (Red Hat and CentOS)

PREFERRED SKILLSETS:

• Exposure to some of the following:

  • Terraform

  • Kubernetes

  • NiFi

  • Java

  • Python

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

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans