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 2+ years of Application Development experience or Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree and 5+ years of 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

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