Java Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology

9d•$68,000 - $92,000•Remote

About The Position

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges as a Java Developer. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an Java Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USPS. You will play a crucial role in optimizing the business functions at USPS. As a developer, your contributions will play a vital role in delivering solutions that empower our customers to achieve their mission objectives effectively. By leveraging your technical expertise, you'll develop, implement, and maintain robust software solutions tailored to meet customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and integrate cutting-edge technologies, ensuring a seamless user experience. Your commitment to innovation and quality will directly enhance the customer's operational capabilities, drive efficiency, and facilitate their overall success. Your work will shape and sustain solutions that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the customer’s goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited College/University is preferred. Alternative Path: If the candidate does not possess a relevant four-year degree, an additional four years of relevant work experience will be required.
Minimum of 5-7 years of Information Technology experience.
Strong proficiency in Java with hands‑on experience developing, testing, and deploying enterprise applications.
Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, design principles, and software engineering best practices.
Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating with external services.
Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and/or Spring Security).
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL; familiarity with ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate/JPA).
Experience with version control systems such as Git, including branching and pull‑request workflows.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver high‑quality, maintainable code in a collaborative environment.
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Familiarity with agile methodologies, testing, and debugging
Developing APIs per OpenAPI Specification
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,)
Exposure to front‑end technologies such as JavaScript, React, Angular, or TypeScript.
Understanding of DevOps practices, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
Familiarity with API design standards, authentication protocols and security best practices.
Experience with performance tuning, profiling, and optimizing applications.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the project planning and development process.
Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic
Design, code, test, and debug software application, independently
Maintains highly complex and technical applications and systems
Translating business and technical requirements into application architecture
Implement and maintain DevSecOps (CI/CD)
Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
competitive pay
paid time off
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.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
an additional 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
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.