Full Stack Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

GD Information Technology•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Full Stack Software Developer position at GDIT involves building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure back-end systems, developing APIs (RESTful and GraphQL), and managing microservices architectures using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. The role requires expertise in both relational (PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning. Responsibilities also include building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment, integrating front-end interfaces using JavaScript frameworks like React and Lit, and optimizing back-end performance through caching, load balancing, and queueing. The developer will design scalable architectures for high concurrency and large data volumes and stay updated on emerging back-end technologies to suggest enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities for the Sponsor. GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community.

Requirements

BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
8+ years of related experience
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph security clearance
US Citizenship Required
Proficiency with Docker (Software)
Proficiency with GraphQL (Query Language)
Experience with Relational Databases
Ability to build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems
Experience with server-side programming languages
Experience with API development including RESTful services and GraphQL
Ability to build and manage microservices architectures
Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes
Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) to include schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance turning for high volume databases
Experience with database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments
Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates
Proficiency with JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit
Ability to ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience
Ability to optimize back end performance through techniques such as caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing
Ability to design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes
Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and ability to suggest enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems
Use server-side programming languages
Develop APIs including RESTful services and GraphQL
Build and manage microservices architectures
Use containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes
Use relational databases (e.g. PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) to include schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance turning for high volume databases
Use database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates
Use JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit
Ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience
Optimize back end performance through techniques such as caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing
Design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes
Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and suggest to the Sponsor on how to apply these enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities

Benefits

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
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
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
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 insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance