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Software Developer Level 3 - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction - 2711 Technology Dr (MDS016)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ186350

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 Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Design, Detailed Design, Documentations, Software Design, Software Systems
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and analyzes routine, complicated and difficult software programs for computer-based systems. Advises hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed and input/output requirements. As required, provides inputs for documentation of new or existing programs.

  • Use object oriented techniques, programming languages, and standard methodologies, including classic development, waterfall, and agile methods (Extreme programming).
  • Perform deployment, installation, maintenance, quality control monitoring, and implementation of software at Government specified locations.
  • Maintain processes to log and track customer service requests.
  • Maintain/develop software products to be used on a variety of platforms.
  • Uses Configuration Management (CM) tools, such as Subversion/Trac or Git
  • Codes in eXtensible Mark-up Language (XML)/W3C XML Schema to C++ Compiler (XSD)
  • Applies middleware technologies, such as enterprise service bus (ESB), CORBA, or Internet
  • Communications Engine (ICE)
  • Uses Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as JBuilder and/or Eclipse
  • Design, develop, and document system and subsystem-level code. This includes support for system requirements, preliminary design, detailed design and specifications, data dictionaries, interface control/design documents, user help information/manuals, maintenance information/manuals, operations information/manuals, program code, quality assurance activities,
  • and test.
  • Develop customer requirements and information needs into software specifications that can be implemented
  • Maintain/modify software code to add new features, correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or to improve system performance.
  • Integrate with other signal repositories when prioritized by the Government.
  • Perform system and unit level testing. This includes test plans and procedures,
  • documentation of test results and development of special test code. Plan/conduct regression tests
  • after each code modification, upgrade enhancement.
  • Use object oriented techniques, programming languages, and standard methodologies, including classic development, waterfall, and agile methods (Extreme programming).
  • Proficient with Linux/UNIX is required.
  • Development experience (C++, JAVA, XML/XSD), scripting language experience, (Python or Perl), JAVA GUI development experience and Web framework experience (i.e. Ruby on Rails, Django, SpringFramework, or Zope) is required
  • (U/FOUO) Performs system and unit level testing. This includes test plans and procedures, documentation of test results and development of special test code. Plans/conducts regression tests after each code modification, upgrade enhancement.
  • Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced software applications and problems. Conducts, technically directs and evaluates projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Conducts
  • investigations and test of considerable complexity. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Provides technical consultation to other organizations.
  • Interacts with project customers and stakeholders to report project status, and manage subsystems requirements.
  • Researches, evaluates, and assesses software tools and technologies such as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Government-off-the-shelf (GOTS), Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), and incorporates those findings into the overall software system design.
  • Implements Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)/middleware technologies, such as ESB, CORBA, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), and ICE

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. A bachelor's degree and two (2) additional years of software related experience OR six (6) additional years of software related experience may be substituted for a master's degree.
Fifteen (15) years experience in software application design and development performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
Twelve (12) years experience leading teams of software design and development for collection systems and components is required.

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

#SWDevPolyMD

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.

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Jessup, MD

Salary Range
$114,750 to $155,250
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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