Application Developer - NIH CIT

General Dynamics Information Technology•Bethesda, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is looking for an Application Developer to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a forward-thinking innovator who brings deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a commitment to exploring how new digital capabilities can elevate human expertise rather than replace it. Our ideal candidate champions responsible experimentation, learns quickly from iteration, and approaches complex challenges with a critical, growth minded perspective that fuels continuous modernization and meaningful impact.

Requirements

BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years supporting application deployments
Experience with configuration changes and testing
Skilled in documenting releases and updates

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NIH
Experience supporting large federal IT programs
Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and coding of software product components, units and modules according to contract specifications
Participates in analysis and development of test plans
Tests assigned components and units
Provides test results and recommends corrections to senior developers
Supports deployments, updates, and testing activities
Troubleshoots application issues and resolves tickets
Updates SOPs, release notes, and application artifacts

Benefits

Full benefits
wellness programs
401K matching
competitive salary
paid time off
variety of medical plan options
dental plan options
vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance