GDIT

Software Engineering

SeniorFull-StackSoftwareEngineer

$213–288k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at GDIT. Skills: Full-Stack Software Engineering, Cloud Platforms, AI-assisted development, Agile Methodology. Lead full-stack architecture and implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve ATO; Retire legacy systems within aggressive timelines; Deliver production-quality code; Meet stringent federal quality metrics (zero Sev 1/2 defects, <5 Sev 3 per component); Accelerate delivery of mission capabilities

Industry & Context.

Software Engineering
Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance required, US citizenship required, Periodic on-site visits, Travel less than 10%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Secret clearance, US citizenship, 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with full-stack depth, Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue), Proficiency in backend languages (Java, Python, Node.js, or Go), Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent FedRAMP environments), Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Proficiency with CI/CD pipeline tools, Experience building RESTful APIs, Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, Understanding of federal security requirements (NIST 800-53, STIG compliance, ATO processes), Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor), Track record of delivering production software in Agile/SAFe teams

Nice to Have

Experience configuring and deploying agentic AI coding workflows, Demonstrated ability to evaluate, select, and roll out AI developer tooling, Experience with geospatial systems, scientific/analytical platforms, or technical operations tools, Familiarity with low-code platforms, Familiarity with hybrid architecture patterns, Experience with legacy system migration, Experience with data conversion, AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer) in GovCloud context, Experience leading small teams, Experience serving as tech lead on federal programs

What You'll Do.

Lead full-stack architecture and implementation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Drive engineering excellence

Utilize modern cloud-native technologies

Design and implement full-stack features

Lead architectural decisions

Build and maintain frontend interfaces

Develop backend services

Establish and optimize AI-assisted development workflows

Contribute to DevSecOps pipeline configuration

Participate in architecture design reviews

Support ATO documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams — UX designers, product managers, DevSecOps engineers; Work with product team

Full Job Description

**_Type of Requisition:_** Regular _**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:**_ Secret _**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:**_ Secret ** _Public Trust/Other Required:_** None _**Job Family:**_ Software Engineering ** _Job Qualifications:_** **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Back-End Development, Complex Systems, Design, Developer Tools **Certifications:** None **Experience:** 8 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes _**Job Description:**_ Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical federal platforms while shaping what's next for your engineering career by using AI-assisted software development. **MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT** As a Full Stack Software Engineer, the work you do at GDIT will be impactful to a federal agency's mission modernization. You will play a crucial role in building a next-generation platform that replaces legacy systems and transforms how the government executes critical operations. * Lead full-stack architecture and implementation for a cloud-hosted federal platform that must achieve ATO and retire legacy systems within aggressive timelines * Collaborate with cross-functional teams — UX designers, product managers, DevSecOps engineers to deliver production-quality code in a SAFe Agile environment * Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, and mentorship that meets stringent federal quality metrics (zero Sev 1/2 defects, <5 Sev 3 per component) * Utilize modern cloud-native technologies, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and agentic AI tooling to accelerate delivery of mission capabilities **Responsibilities** * Design and implement full-stack features for complex federal operational workflows * Lead architectural decisions for platform services, APIs, and data models * Build and maintain frontend interfaces that deliver on UX designs with high fidelity * Develop backend services, integrations, and data pipe

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