Applications Architect

GD Information Technology•Chantilly, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Architect SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. GDIT is 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 50 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.

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience.
5+ years designing enterprise application architectures.
Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.
US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree.

Responsibilities

Designing enterprise application architectures.
Hands-on delivery of at least 3 production cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including high availability, DR, and cost‑optimized designs.
Designed 20+ RESTful APIs with standards for versioning, security (OAuth2/OIDC), and observability; experience with enterprise integration patterns (event-driven, messaging, CDC).
Proven ownership of non-functional requirements, delivering systems meeting uptime, performance, and scalability SLAs.
Architecture leadership experience: ran or contributed to architecture governance (review boards, standards, reference architectures) and mentored engineering teams.

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible
A 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 are provided or available.